Senior Imaging Healthcare Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting the CT/MRI service by providing high-quality clinical care, direct patient support, and administrative duties. The Senior Imaging Healthcare Assistant will work under the direction of a Registered Healthcare Professional, prioritising workload and developing competencies. Key responsibilities include patient preparation for imaging examinations, pre-scan checks, and cannulation after training. The position requires excellent communication and a patient-centred approach within a dynamic team.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4-9 or functional skills or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or willing to undertake a Level 3 apprenticeship in Senior Healthcare Support
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
- Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of working in a health, social or residential care setting
- To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
- Ability to work in a multi-agency team
- Ability to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Previous use of NHS IT systems
- Skills and Knowledge
- Plan and prioritise own workload
- Confidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures.
- Demonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others
- Ability to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures
- Computer keyboard skills
- Previous experience working in Diagnostic Imaging
- Values and Behaviours
- Trust Values and Behaviours
- Was JPUH and department mentioned in application
- Flexible working
- Education and Qualifications
- GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4-9 or functional skills or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or willing to undertake a Level 3 apprenticeship in Senior Healthcare Support
- Care Certificate
- Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of working in a health, social or residential care setting
- To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
- Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
- Ability to work in a multi-agency team
- Ability to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Previous use of NHS IT systems
- Skills and Knowledge
- Plan and prioritise own workload
- Confidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures.
- Demonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others
- Ability to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures
- Computer keyboard skills
- Previous experience working in Diagnostic Imaging
- Values and Behaviours
- Trust Values and Behaviours
- Was JPUH and department mentioned in application
- Flexible working
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 16d
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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Imaging Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Imaging Healthcare Assistant to join our CT/MRI service at The James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , working across the CT/MRI Department and our Community Diagnostic Centres in Gorleston and Great Yarmouth .
The successful candidate will support the imaging team by delivering high-quality clinical care, direct patient support, and administrative duties that contribute to safe, efficient patient flow and an excellent patient experience. The role requires regular liaison with wards, the Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, and portering services, demonstrating excellent communication skills, professionalism, and a patient-centred approach at all times.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of a Registered Healthcare Professional, Senior Imaging Healthcare Assistants (SIHAs) contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. They are responsible for prioritising their workload appropriately and developing and maintaining the competencies required to support safe practice and effective performance within the role. This is a vital role within the CT/MRI service, supporting the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred care while
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