Advanced Imaging Assistant (HCA)
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,459.20 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25459.20 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bromley, BR2 9GT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0119-25-0005 |
Summary
Purpose of Post Provide full support to Sonographers performing Ultrasound scans for patients referred to the service. To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans in a professional and empathetic manner including acting as a chaperone for all ultrasound scans To contribute to the smooth running of the Ultrasound Service and to work closely with all other staff. Responsibilities Providing support to Sonographers performing ultrasound scans for patients referred to Physiological Measurements Ltd. Set up and tidy of clinic room prior to clinic commencement. Entering patient details onto Ultrasound machine accurately. Collection of patients from waiting room and escorting them into clinic Explaining to patients the preparatory requirements for the examination and ensuring their correct positioning on the couch by communicating effectively and appropriately with all users of the service. To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans. Attending to patients needs, including chaperone duties, in a professional and empathetic manner. Adhering to patient confidentiality always and complying with Data Protection. To undertake the transfer of Ultrasound machines across various geographical sites. Ensuring that clinic rooms are maintained according to specified clinical/IPC standards Participation in IPC audits and site assessments Contributing to clinical audits Responsible for transportation of the consumables between various clinical locations Carrying out clerical duties as required including use of the Ipmc system. Transferring all patient images to the CIMAR at the end of each clinic. Contributing to the organisations clinical audits as required. Participating in all training by e-learning or other methods and keeping up to date as advised. Taking part in the appraisal system. Attendance at the Advanced Imaging Assistant meetings Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Sonographers and Operations staff. Establish and maintain good working relationships and communication with GP staff and deal with any clinic setting issues. Willingness to undertake any other tasks and duties, which may be delegated from time to time.