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Clinical Imaging Support Worker CT

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Treliske, TR1 3LQ Permanent Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 10 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro

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Role description

Job summary

The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main acute healthcare provider for the population of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, providing a full range of services accessed by more than 600,000 people a year. The Clinical Imaging service is county wide, offering patient's high quality diagnostics in their local hospital or at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, St Michaels Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital.

Please take a moment to view this link and see the opportunities in Clinical Imaging: youtube.com/watch?v=9idN9cvivdk

Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as a Clinical Imaging Support Worker within Clinical Imaging at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, based at Royal Cornwall Hospital, with rotation to other sites as required. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Cross Sectional Imaging team in delivering high standards of care for patients within CT scanning.

The ideal candidate will be able to work flexibly, which will include working long days and weekends. You will be given opportunities to develop the skills required for this interesting and varied role.

There is a service requirement to work at Royal Cornwall hospital, and provide cover at either Bodmin Community Centre or West Cornwall Hospital where required as part of a rolling roster.

Previous experience of working within Clinical Imaging is also desirable, although not essential. NVQ level 3 or equivalent is required for this role.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-8230309

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Penventinnie Lane

Treliske

TR1 3LQ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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  • 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.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Working towards an NVQ level 3 in Health Care

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 in Health Care

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working within a clinical imaging modality e.g. CT or MRI
  • Experience of assisting practitioners in imaging to provide patient care

Desirable

  • Previous experience of a support worker role.

Practical skills

Essential

  • Effective and adaptable communication skills
  • Knowledgeable of safety procedures related to clinical imaging and health e.g. COSHH, infection prevention, manual handling.
  • Able to complete pre-procedural checks in at least one modality.
  • UK drivers license and access to vehicle

Desirable

  • Can perform specialist procedures (i.e. cannulation, venepuncture etc.)

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Penventinnie Lane

Treliske

TR1 3LQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/

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Last verified against our ingestion on 28 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.