Job overview

The Breast Imaging department is looking for a caring and empathetic person with good organisational skills to join our team in providing support and care and aftercare to our patients whilst they are being imaged.

Imaging Assistants are essential in order for us to provide the best quality of care for our patients. The successful applicant will have GCSE's including Maths and English (or equivalent), experience of working within an acute hospital is desirable.

Full or part-time hours available and role will involve cross site travel. We support flexible working. 

Main duties of the job

• To assist Radiologists, Radiographers and the Breast Care Nurse with the care of patients in the Breast Imaging Department, during busy breast screening and symptomatic out-patient clinics involving biopsy procedures and intimate examinations.
• Care for patients, carers, visitors, and relatives during their visit to the Department.
• To act as chaperone in line with Trust policy.
• To help with the movement of patients in the examination room.
• Assist Radiologists during  procedures.
• Prepare sterile examination trolleys (Aseptic technique).
• Care for patients after procedures, monitor their progress and report back to the supervising Radiologist.
• To use the Radiology information system (CRIS) to record the patients Radiology episode.
• To maintain associated records, both paper and electronic
• To liaise with a wide range of staff caring for the patient.

Working for your organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.