Imaging Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0322 |
Summary
Accompanying patients to and from the scan room, providing advice to the patient on the correct way to change for their examination if required and where necessary assist with undressing and dressing. To assist Radiographers/Sonographers/Registrars/Radiologists during patient examination as required using manual handling skills & mechanical aids when appropriate. To ensure the scan rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked according to the requirements of each room at all times. To be familiar with imaging procedures of all modalities in order to be able to explain them to patients of all ages & abilities, carers & relatives & report any concerns to a radiographer. To provide support for anxious, emotional, frightened & terminally ill patients of all ages & their relatives. In the absence of the inpatient coordinator provide this role by assessing the clinical urgency of the patient, coordinate with the wards and input the tasks in to the portering system Synbiotix To transport patients to and from the department in wheelchairs or beds either alone or with a porter or colleague as necessary. Also moving equipment from one modality to another, To assess any infection risks and use necessary precautions. There may be on occasional contact with bodily fluids. To be competent in infection control issues concerning medical equipment in all areas of imaging. To be able to organise and prioritise your own workload to maintain efficient and effective patient management. For further details please see attached JD&PS.