Search for more NHS jobs in London
Job overview
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and looking to develop your career within a specialist imaging environment? Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Imaging Assistant to join our dynamic Nuclear Medicine and PET CT teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly skilled and supportive team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of our services across both Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals.
As an Imaging Assistant, you will work alongside radiographers and technologists to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. The role combines both patient-facing and administrative responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with patients while contributing to the effective running of the department.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting radiographers and technologists within the clinical environment
- Supporting and assisting patients throughout their appointment
- Providing a welcoming and professional experience for patients and visitors
- Undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties
- Supporting the day-to-day operational needs of the Nuclear Medicine and PET CT services
- Rotating between Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital as part of the role
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good team working and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
- Assertiveness skills
Desirable
- Able to use initiative Recognise own limitations and seek advice as appropriate
- Ability to perform intravenous procedures
Education
Essential
- Numeracy, and spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements. (Adult Basic Skills Literacy L2, Numeracy L1)
Desirable
- Qualifications involving patient care
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
- Up to date experience; worked within a care setting within the last 18 months
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience in a clerical /clinical capacity within a multidisciplinary team or working with the public
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Dietetic Assistant roles in London
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Imaging Assistant with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £31554.00 to £33270.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (28 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.