Imaging Assistant - Breast Imaging

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Imaging Assistant to join the Breast Imaging Team at Barts Health NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will support Radiologists and Radiographers in the delivery of high-quality breast imaging services, contributing to accurate diagnosis while ensuring patients are treated with the utmost care, dignity and consideration.

This is a patient-facing clinical role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care within a busy and dynamic environment.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the three Breast Imaging sites – St Bartholomew's Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham General Hospital – as part of a rotational service to ensure consistent, high-quality care is delivered across all locations.

• organising Ultrasound sessions; calling patients in and checking ; explaining procedures; answering patient questions;
• assisting the Radiologist/Radiographer during examinations; assisting with procedures including aseptic technique;
• delivering the highest level of patient care;
• assisting on reception when required;
• monitoring stock levels

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.

It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.