Imaging Healthcare Assistant | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Salary:	£31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, W12 0HS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	10 Dec 2026

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Summary

Are you looking for an exciting healthcare role within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team? Join our Interventional Radiology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and become part of a team delivering innovative, minimally invasive treatments that make a real difference to patient’s lives.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will work alongside expert radiologists, nurses, radiographers and clinical specialists, supporting patients throughout their journey before, during and after interventional procedures. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a highly specialised environment while developing valuable clinical and professional skills.

No two days are the same. You will assist with patient preparation, support procedures, monitor patients in recovery, help maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care. Working across our busy imaging service, you will be an integral part of a team committed to safety, compassion and excellence.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about providing outstanding patient care. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Previous healthcare experience is desirable, but we welcome applicants with the right values, commitment and willingness to learn.

• To assist the Operator and other qualified healthcare professionals in checking patient details in line with Trust identification policy.

• To assist the nursing team in preparation of patients. This will include completion of day-case admissions, observations, documentation, relevant safety checklists, changing the patient into appropriate gowns, and any other reasonable steps.

• To undertake intravenous cannulation in accordance with Trust and Imaging policy.

• To answer patient or carer queries within scope of practice and escalate appropriately to a registered nurse or radiologist.

• To assist with moving and handling responsibilities at any point during the patient pathway.

• To assist in the preparation and maintenance of the clinical environment in line with Trust infection control policies and procedures.

• To assist with point-of-care testing under the close supervision of a suitably trained registered nurse.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026

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