Salary

£24,547 to £24,875 Per Annum

Town/City

Cheltenham

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

04/03/2026

Salary: £24,547 - £24,875 per annum
Town/City: Cheltenham and Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent. 37.5hpw (part time - minimum 24hrs per week)

Cobalt Medical Charity

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 160,000 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.

The job

You will be part of our team of clinical imaging assistants working closely with radiographers, consultant radiologists and surgeons and other healthcare professionals. The role is busy, varied and rewarding. Your day-to-day duties will include:

preparing patients for examination and accompanying patients to and from scanner rooms
providing reassurance to patients
carrying out patient safety screening checks
making sure the working environment is clean and hygienic
helping to maintain equipment and reporting any faults
assisting radiographers and radiologists with procedures
clerical tasks such as data input, image transfer, ordering stock of consumable items
patient reception services

Shifts will involve working variable days over a 7-day week, (mix of shifts 11.5hrs, 8hrs and 6hrs by rota with a 30-minute unpaid break) based on rotation at Cheltenham Imaging Centre and Gloucester Community Diagnostic Centre. Enhancements apply to weekend and bank holiday working.
Part time – minimum of 24hpw (2 x 12hr shifts over a 7-day week will be considered).

About you

The skills, experience and knowledge required for this role are sound demonstrable educational background and qualifications, good IT skills, experience of working or volunteering in a public service sector. Experience of working or volunteering within a healthcare setting would be beneficial.

You will be committed to providing safe, caring and accessible care to patients. You will enjoy being part of a highly professional and diverse team. Flexibility and adaptability to change in a fast paced working environment. You will have a good understanding of health and safety, patient confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness. Physical dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills will be essential in supporting radiographers with positioning patients for their scan. You will be reliable and a good attitude towards attendance and punctuality.

Please be aware that Cobalt is not able to sponsor non-EU/EEA Tier 2 applications.

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

How to apply (please read carefully)

To apply, please read through the job description and personal specification, download an application form below and upload it along with your CV and cover letter.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th March 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 16th March 2026

COBALT HEALTH

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