An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Radiology Department as a full time Cross-Sectional Imaging Assistant working within the CT and MRI Scanners.

The role will involve working in the CT and MRI scanners. You will be expected to work independently in preparing patients for their scans (checking safety questionnaires, inserting and removing cannulas).

You will also be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting Radiographers and Radiologists in procedures and ensuring efficient workflow within the departments. Other duties include general housekeeping, including cleaning and restocking of the areas. Cannulation training will be provided as part of the role.

You will be expected to participate in a 7 day working week, including 12 hour shifts.

Hours per week: 37.5 (full time and part time hours considered), To provide general assistance to the Radiologists, Radiographers and other staff within the Cross Sectional Imaging areas of the Radiology Department, ensuring safe and efficient patient flow through the department. Staff also have a clinical responsibility for the cannulation of patients requiring IV contrast and supporting all staff in the department in the clinical well-being of all patients scanned.

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.