MRI Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Join our Diagnostic Imaging team as an MRI Healthcare Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout the MRI journey. Working alongside Radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll help ensure patients receive a safe, efficient and reassuring experience while supporting the smooth running of a busy MRI service. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient-focused individual looking to develop their knowledge of MRI safety and diagnostic imaging. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and want to be part of an innovative diagnostic imaging team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting patients before, during and after MRI examinations.
• Assisting with patient preparation, identification and MRI safety screening.
• Providing reassurance and support to anxious, vulnerable or mobility-impaired patients.
• Assisting Radiographers with patient positioning, transfers and departmental workflow.
• Maintaining high standards of infection prevention, cleanliness and MRI safety.
• Managing stock levels, replenishing consumables and carrying out basic equipment checks.
• Updating patient information accurately on clinical IT systems and supporting administrative processes.
• Working collaboratively with Radiographers, Nurses and the wider healthcare team to deliver an outstanding patient experience.

About us

• A caring and compassionate approach with a genuine commitment to patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to put patients at ease.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow safety procedures accurately.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced healthcare environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• An understanding of confidentiality, dignity, safeguarding and professional standards.
• A flexible and proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop within MRI services.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £24,784.50 a year £24,784.50 FTE (pro rata for 28.5 hours £18,836.22)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 14559
• Job locations: Level C, Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Join our Diagnostic Imaging team as an MRI Healthcare Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care throughout the MRI journey. Working alongside Radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you'll help ensure patients receive a safe, efficient and reassuring experience while supporting the smooth running of a busy MRI service. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, patient-focused individual looking to develop their knowledge of MRI safety and diagnostic imaging. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and want to be part of an innovative diagnostic imaging team, we'd love to hear from you.