Position
Radiology Assistant – Band 2 – Permanent. Full Time & Part Time Hours Available.
Overview
This busy, friendly, vascular laboratory has a vacancy for a vascular assistant. The post will involve rotation between vascular laboratories on the Aintree and Royal Liverpool Hospitals, both part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Working Hours
Main working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30. Some weekend, evening and bank holiday work may also be required.
Requirements & Qualifications
Previous NHS health‑care experience is an advantage. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a health‑care based area is expected.
The role is supervised by a registered radiographer or nurse. Successful candidates must be able to work within a multi‑disciplinary team and support patients during ultrasound‑based procedures and examinations.
Care Duties
* Provide a wide range of assistance to the Imaging Care Group working to established procedures and protocols.
* Ensure the maintenance of clinical care standards and that patients are treated with dignity and respect.
* Escort, chaperone and support patients during treatments, investigations or procedures.
* Assist with patient care needs, including toileting, dressing, and assisting the patient on and off the examination table whilst maintaining privacy and dignity.
* Carry out movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
* Assist with patient transport to and from the department.
General Duties
* Support all patients, carers, relatives and colleagues through effective communication.
* Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
* Follow departmental protocols, policies and procedures.
* Ensure consumables are stored appropriately, safely and maintain adequate stock levels.
* Prepare used linen bags for collection by porters and ensure an adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
* Safely dispose of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
* Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents and report incidents if they occur.
* Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
* Support members of the nursing team in managing abusive and aggressive behaviour under supervision.
* Contribute to the health, safety and security of individuals.
* Report equipment faults to the manager responsible for the work area.
* Ensure that the Code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in the local rules, is observed at all times and report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the relevant Radiation Protection Supervisor.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
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