Imaging Department Assistant

Job summary At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. MRI Imaging Department Assistant An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MRI team at University Hospitals of North Midlands as an Imaging Department Assistant on a fixed term contract, to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all UHNM sites including Royal Stoke, County Hospital and the newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre. You must 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 all patients are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, ready for their examination. Duties include general patient care, initial safety screening for MRI, 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 6.45am until 8pm, seven days a week, including Bank Holidays, and the successful applicant will be provided with full safety training and mentorship. You will be expected to work in all UHNM sites. 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, County Hospital in Stafford and the Community Diagnostic Centre in Hanley. 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. Details Date posted 07 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-8286071 Job locations University Hospitals of North Midlands Hilton Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For further details and departmental visit please contact Jo Gwyther MRI Superintendent Radiographer on 01782674629 Joanne.Gwyther@uhnm.nhs.uk or Amanda Raeis -Mohammad MRI Superintendent on 01782675878 Amanda.Raeis-Mohammad@uhnm.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities For further details and departmental visit please contact Jo Gwyther MRI Superintendent Radiographer on 01782674629 Joanne.Gwyther@uhnm.nhs.uk or Amanda Raeis -Mohammad MRI Superintendent on 01782675878 Amanda.Raeis-Mohammad@uhnm.nhs.uk