Job summaryAre you a motivated and passionate person ready to make a real impact in the NHS? Join our dedicated team at the Willesden Community Diagnostic Centre as an Imaging Assistant.We are looking for an enthusiastic, responsible and motivated individual who will enjoy working closely with the local community to support the Imaging department. In this role, you will work closely with our friendly team of sonographers, radiographers, nurses and the admin staff, ensuring high standards of patient care and efficient throughput of patients.You'll assist with a range of imaging examinations, with various tasks, including clerical duties, patient preparation, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. You will also be expected to chaperone patients, including during gynaecological ultrasound examinations - for this reason we prefer a female for the role.A flexible approach to work is required due to the possible addition of evening and weekend shifts on a rotational basis.Join us and contribute to our mission of providing excellent patient care and supporting innovative healthcare practices.Main duties of the jobTo assist and support the professional staff within the Imaging DirectorateTo maintain a high standard of patient care by carrying out assigned tasksTo provide an efficient and reliable system for throughput of patients ensuring that the activityAbout usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ qualificationsEssentialGCSE or Equivalent in EnglishDesirableNVQ level 2 in healthcare related subject.ExperienceEssentialPrevious experience in a related healthcare roleDesirableExperience of working within an Imaging department or within a multidisciplinary team in a clinical capacity.Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssentialTeam spirit.Cope with pressureAccuracy with an ability to understand protocols.DesirableKey board skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrustwideLondonW2 1NYEmployer's websitehttps://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)