Clinical Imaging Assistant Ultrasound
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro, TR1 3LJ
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
We are looking for a self-motivated compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to help and support the clinical staff within the ...
The Clinical Imaging Assistant will be required to undertake a very wide range of duties under the direct supervision of the Clinical Imaging staff, and these will encompass clerical, patient care and the transportation of patients to all Imaging departments.
You will need to be an excellent communicator with good inter-personal skills, have a practical approach and mechanical aptitude. A good general education is necessary including being computer literate with good IT skills.
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- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Qualification
Essential
- Good education to include Grade A-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics and/or relevant NVQ Level 2
Desirable
- Experience of working in Ultrasound as an assistant
Exeperience in healthcare
Essential
- Prior experience of working with the general public
- Computer literate with basic IT skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS of Healthcare system
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Effective and adaptable communication skills
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently to a consistently high standard
Desirable
- Knowledge of aseptic non technique and sterile procedures
- Able to complete pre-procedural checks in at least one modality
- Basic patient observation skills
Disposition / Adjustment
Essential
- Take responsibility for developing one self and motivated to learn
- Flexible in working patterns and location
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work. Ability to demonstrate commitment (through a collective agreement) to provide out of hours work, which may include Bank Holiday periods.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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