Medical Imaging Assistant - B3 Community Diagnostic Centre ultrasound


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northwich, CW8 1AW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

Assist sonographers within the clinical rooms. Assist radiologists with interventional procedures. Actively chaperone patients, ensuring full awareness of the procedure at all times. Work in accordance with the departmental roster, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability when required to cover sickness/ absence. Ensure that an appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, and that the relevant materials, stocks and equipment required are available and ready for use at all times for all clinical procedures. Cleanse, clear and restore equipment and environment after procedures and at the end of the session. Ensure infection control procedures are followed at all times. Wear appropriate PPE when required according to departmental protocol. Ensure that the ultrasound machine is clean and that all cables are correctly threaded over the cable guides. Check all transducers are securely placed in their holders after every scan. Change refuse sacks regularly. Check daily for linen supplies. Ensure that consumables are adequately topped up in the clinic rooms on a daily basis, and replenish to an acceptable level regularly. Alert the relevant person if there is a problem with supplies. Meet and greet patients from the waiting rooms, and check identification details in accordance with the departmental policy (name, address and date of birth) Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues in order to facilitate effective care and treatment. Support patients prior, during and after examinations. Assist patients on and off the examination couch and help to position them appropriately for their test, ensuring that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Assist less able/ anxious patients to move and turn on the couch when required, taking into account any physical or psychological limitations. Communication with the wider team (receptionists, appointments officers and sonographers) when required to resolve problems and optimise patient throughput. Employ safe manual handling techniques at all times. Provide help, reassurance and comfort when patients are worried, frightened or upset. Talk and listen to patients when appropriate. Manage workloads efficiently and effectively, providing practical support to the sonographers to ensure a smooth workflow through the clinic rooms. Check clinic lists every morning. Answer the telephone and take messages, advising the sonographers of any urgent action required as soon as possible. Promote communication and service quality by attending and participating in departmental meetings. Use initiative to assist in covering lists in the event of a colleague absence. Undertake miscellaneous, relevant duties as requested by the Senior Sonographers and Operational Lead Sonographer.

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