Clinical Imaging Assistant - Cobalt Medical Charity
Cheltenham, Gloucester
About the job
Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding role in healthcare?
As a Clinical Imaging Assistant, you'll support patients throughout their diagnostic imaging journey, working alongside Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other healthcare professionals. This varied role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while gaining valuable healthcare experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Welcoming and supporting patients.
- Carrying out patient safety and screening checks.
- Assisting during imaging procedures.
- Providing reassurance and compassionate care.
- Maintaining a safe and organised clinical environment.
- Supporting reception, administration and stock control duties.
- Monitoring equipment and reporting faults.
The role supports services across our Cheltenham Imaging Centre and Gloucester Community Diagnostic Centre, operating on a rotational 7-day service.
Part-time opportunities are available from 23 hours per week, with enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday working.
Whether you're looking to start a career in healthcare or bring existing patient-facing experience to our CQC-rated Outstanding specialist diagnostic service, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
About you
We're looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individual with strong IT skills and a good standard of education. Experience of working or volunteering in a public service or healthcare setting would be beneficial.
You'll be committed to delivering safe, compassionate patient care, enjoy working as part of a professional team, and be adaptable in a busy environment. You'll understand the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and health and safety, and have the physical ability to support patients and assist with positioning during examinations. A positive attitude, reliability, and excellent attendance are essential.
About Cobalt
At Cobalt Medical Charity we pioneer innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future. Each year we provide diagnostic imaging for over 140,000 patients at our imaging centres and on mobile scanners located across the UK. Our Charity is the leading provider of ultra-low dose CT lung cancer screening services in the UK, working in partnership with the NHS.
I CARE – our values - our culture - our purpose
Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications.
About the benefits and rewards
- Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
- Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
- Support for professional and personal wellbeing
- Employee benefits programme
- Complementary healthcare scheme
- Service recognition
Please click on Apply Now to complete an online application.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 22nd November 2026
Salary: £25,622 - £26,000 per annum (FTE)
Hours Per Week: Permanent. Full time – 37.5hpw
