Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in a NHS healthcare/caring environment
- Qualifications
A good standard of education
- Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge acquired through work experience in caring environment
- Contractual Requirements
May have to work extended days in the futur
- Contractual Requirements
To work weekends and Bank holidays
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience in radiology setting
- Qualifications
NVQ2 care
- Qualifications
Care certificate
- Further Training
Any associated training related to healthcare
- Further Training
Basic computer skills
- Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge acquired through work experience in healthcare environment
Job overview
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are delighted to welcome enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals to join our expanding Radiology Service as an Imaging Assistant.
If you enjoy working in a busy clinical environment, supporting patients and working as part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As an Imaging Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our radiographic teams with all non-nursing aspects of patient care. You will help patients feel comfortable, safe and supported throughout their imaging experience, while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals across a wide range of services, including:
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- CT
- MRI
This is a varied and rewarding role where every day brings something different. You’ll be an integral part of the patient journey, helping to deliver a high-quality, compassionate service while developing valuable skills and experience within Radiology.
Whether you’re looking to take your first steps towards a career in Radiology, develop your experience within the NHS, or are simply looking for a rewarding new challenge in a patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our growing Radiology team and help us make a difference to our patients every day.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Imaging Assistant with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Radiology assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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