Job summary Radiography assistants and imaging support workers are crucial cogs in the diagnosis and treatment of NHS patients. As a radiography assistant or imaging support worker,you'll work closely withDiagnostic Radiographers who use imaging to work out which disease or condition is causing a patient's illness. Your responsibilities will include: processing examinations ordering stocks of consumable items helping with procedures such as biopsies making sure the working environment is clean and hygienic preparing patients for treatment, including transferring patients checking the equipment and report faults inputting data Chaperoning intimate examinations Who will I work with? Radiography assistants and imaging support workers work closely withdiagnostic radiographersradiographers,medical physicists,engineers,doctors,nursesand other health professionals. Where will I work? Most radiography assistants and imaging support workers work in NHS hospitals. They provide a service for most departments within the hospital including accident and emergency, outpatients, operating theatres and wards. Main duties of the job Duties include providing appropriate patient preparation for a range of ultrasound examinations, assisting with sterile procedures including biopsies, and chaperoning intimate examinations. Ensuring optimum throughput of workloads in the department together with assisting in the daily provision of patient care. The base location of this role is Conbquest Hospital, Hastings, however you may also be required to cover Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre and Eastbourne District General hospital. Applicants should ideally possess minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 2 Qualification and have minimum of 2 years experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment. About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 374-LB5127 Job locations Cross site Conquest Hospital, The Ridge St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Relevant clinical skills (aseptic technique - biopsies/FNA, patient monitoring) Desirable NVQ Level 3 A Levels Experience Essential Minimum 2 years as an RDA in a hospital environment Experience Assisting with Biopsies Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Essential organisational skills training of junior RDAs Desirable Use of CRIS system. Use of PACS system Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Relevant clinical skills (aseptic technique - biopsies/FNA, patient monitoring) Desirable NVQ Level 3 A Levels Experience Essential Minimum 2 years as an RDA in a hospital environment Experience Assisting with Biopsies Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Essential organisational skills training of junior RDAs Desirable Use of CRIS system. Use of PACS system 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Cross site Conquest Hospital, The Ridge St Leonards-on-Sea TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)