Job summary MRI Imaging Department Assistant Permanent vacancies have arisen for Imaging Department Assistants in the MRI department at University Hospital North Midlands. The posts will be based at Royal Stoke, but the post holders will be expected to work duties at County Hospital and any other UHNM MRI scanner locations both when clinical and performing administrative tasks.You will be experienced in health care and/or working with the public, and be able to provide excellent patient care to the broad mix of patients we see in MRI. Your caring and approachable manner will support our patients, some of whom can be very anxious or unwell. You will be expected to have excellent computer and administrative skill, have a polite sympathetic telephone manner and a good attention to detail. The role will include a proportion of weekend working. Main duties of the job When working clinically your efficiency and organisational skills will help us to ensure we see our patients on time. You will be required to liaise with the radiographers, ward staff, porters and patients to ensure inpatients are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, ready for their examination. Duties include generalpatient care, initial safety screening for MRI (checked by the radiographers), cannulation of patients, safe use of equipment and department cleanliness, data input and clerical duties. Excellent communication and positive telephone manner is essential. Flexibility and reliability are required in order to contribute to the delivery of a first class service to all usersThe department is open from 7am until 8pm, seven days a week, including Bank Holidays, and the successful applicant will be provided with full safety training and mentorship. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6987503 Job locations Royal Stoke London Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For further details and departmental visit please contact Jo Gwyther MRI Superintendent Radiographer on 01782674629 or Amanda Raeis - Mohammad MRI Superintendent on 01782675878 Job description Job responsibilities For further details and departmental visit please contact Jo Gwyther MRI Superintendent Radiographer on 01782674629 or Amanda Raeis - Mohammad MRI Superintendent on 01782675878 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent one of which must be English at Grade C or above Experience Essential Experience of working in caring environment or with the general public Desirable Reception / clerical skills Skills Essential Computer skills Clear written skills interpersonal skills Essential Clear, polite telephone manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Minimum 5 GCSE's or equivalent one of which must be English at Grade C or above Experience Essential Experience of working in caring environment or with the general public Desirable Reception / clerical skills Skills Essential Computer skills Clear written skills interpersonal skills Essential Clear, polite telephone manner Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke London Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)