About this role
Job summary
Imaging Assistant
Department: Imaging
Band 3 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week across seven days, Permanent position with full and part time hours available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Imaging Department as an Imaging Assistants.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding service. We recently opened our new Scanning Centre in May 2026 and continue to provide diagnostic services through our Community Diagnostic Centres at Lloyds Court and Whitehouse Park.
As an Imaging Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their diagnostic journey and assisting the clinical team in delivering high-quality care.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Safely transporting patients to and from Imaging departments.
- Providing high-quality care and support throughout the patient's imaging journey.
- Assisting within a variety of imaging modalities, including Ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- Undertaking housekeeping and administrative duties to support departmental functions.
We are committed to supporting your development and offer:
- A comprehensive induction programme.
- Training in venepuncture and cannulation.
- Support to complete the Care Certificate.
As this role requires travel between multiple sites, a full driving licence and access to transport are essential.
Interview: 11 & 12 November 2026
This role can't be sponsored
Main duties of the job
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
To assist Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, Assistant Practitioners and Clerical staff undertake a wide variety of tasks throughout the department, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure service efficiency, whilst maintaining high standards of patient-centred care.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of the range of examinations undertaken within the Imaging Department so that appropriate support and care can be given.
"NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate awareness and respond to the wellbeing of a wide range of patients. To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a variety of CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and General x-ray examinations. This should include anatomy and medical terminology relevant to a range of different clinical areas. Working within all Imaging Modalities. Use acquired clinical knowledge to answer questions about Radiology examinations when making appointments and communicating with service users. To work across all modalities within Imaging such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Xray, Mobile Xray, Theatres, A&E, Interventional Radiology, and Fluoroscopy.
Be fully conversant with all aspects of Radiology Information System and use the system for administrative tasks such as attending patients, post-processing examinations, booking appointments and assisting with queries. Provide administrative support, answer the phone and deal with queries as appropriate. Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99), Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER), MRI safety, moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance policies, as applied in each clinical area.
Be prepared for potentially distressing or aggressive situations and behave appropriately. Liaise with ward staff to co-ordinate inpatient preparation and appointment booking for Radiological procedures. Liaise with paediatric team for booking MRIs under sedation for young children, send out appointments and provide relevant information to parents/carers in advance.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Broad education to include Grade C GCSE (Equivalent in English and Mathematics)
- Basic knowledge of a Radiology Department
Desirable
- GCSE (or equivalent) in science subject
- Proven record of continued learning
- NVQ in healthcare
- Basic knowledge of NHS structure
Experience
Essential
- Experience in patient or client facing care
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or within an imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical setting
- Previous work as an HCA or similar
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Adaptable
- Helpful telephone manner
- Able to use initiative and work under pressure
- Ability to support colleagues and work as part of the team
- Able to work autonomously
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Ability to compassionately manage sensitive situations
- Able to handle aggressive or distress with understanding and tactful
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Adaptable and approachable
- Team spirit
- Calm, methodical, accurate and well organised
- Professional, confident & Proactive attitude
- Take ownership of responsibility
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Presentable
- Friendly disposition
- Commitment to further personal development
Communication
Essential
- Good communicator - spoken, written and non-verbal
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Flexibility on working patterns.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different areas of Radiology Department as required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Imaging Clinical Support (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)