Radiology Imaging Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individuals to join our busy Radiology department at Mid and South Essex University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as a Band 3 imaging assistants.

The role requires rotation through different areas of the department including CT, Ultrasound and MRI. You will also be required to rotate through our outlying Community Hospitals from time to time. Staff are required to contribute to the 24-hour service provided by the Radiology department. Nights are worked on rotation within a group of 10 staff.

It is essential the successful candidate enjoys working with people and has a genuine interest in patient care. You must have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, but also have the ability to use your initiative and work individually. On the job training will be provided.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

The role of an imaging assistant is a clinical role; they provide support to a variety of staff groups including consultant radiologists, sonographers and radiographers across all imaging modalities.

Duties involve assisting with minor sterile procedures, chaperoning, coordinating patient lists and preparing patients for their examinations.

Our imaging assistants are required to provide support for the extended working week, therefore a commitment to work evenings and weekends is expected as part of core hours or as additional out of hours.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026

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