Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Evidence of computer skills
- Skills
Evidence of a proactive attitude
- Skills
Evidence of working well within a team
- Skills
Evidence of MRI safety awareness
- Experience
Experience of working in caring environment or with the general public
- Experience
Previous experience of working as an Imaging Assistant in a hospital
- Qualifications
Minimum 5 GCSE’s or equivalent one of which must be English at Grade C or above
- Qualifications
Additional patient focused skills e.g. manual handling, infection prevention
- interpersonal skills
Clear and concise application
- interpersonal skills
Evidence of a calm, composed demeanor under pressure in a fast paced environment
- interpersonal skills
Flexible approach to working long days/ travelling to different sites to support departmental needs
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Reception / clerical skills
- Experience
Proven experience handling sensitive or confidential information
- Qualifications
Current Basic Life support (BLS) certificate
- Qualifications
Certificate in venepuncture/ cannulation support
Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
MRI Imaging Department Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MRI team at University Hospitals of North Midlands as an Imaging Department Assistant on a fixed term contract, to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all UHNM sites including Royal Stoke, County Hospital and the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre.
You must be experienced in health care and/or working with the public, and be able to provide excellent patient care to the broad mix of patients we see in MRI. Your caring and approachable manner will support our patients, some of whom can be very anxious or unwell.
You will be expected to have excellent computer and administrative skill , have a polite sympathetic telephone manner and a good attention to detail.
The role will include a proportion of weekend working.
Main duties of the job
When working clinically, your efficiency and organisational skills will help us to ensure we see our patients on time. You will be required to liaise with the radiographers, ward staff, porters and patients to ensure all patients are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, ready for their examination.
Duties include general patient care, initial safety screening for MRI, cannulation of patients, safe use of equipment and department cleanliness, data input and clerical duties. Excellent communication and positive telephone manner is essential.
Flexibility and reliability are required in order to contribute to the delivery of a first class service to all users The department is open from 6.45am until 8pm, seven days a week, including Bank Holidays, and the successful applicant will be provided with full safety training and mentorship. You will be expected to work in all UHNM sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details and departmental visit please contact
Jo Gwyther MRI Superintendent Radiographer on 01782674629 Joanne.Gwyther@uhnm.nhs.uk
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Amanda Raeis -Mohammad MRI Superintendent on 01782675878 Amanda.Raeis-Mohammad@uhnm.nhs.uk
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 Department Assistant with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Radiology assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (37.5 hours per week). The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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