Overview
An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whiston and St Helens sites of Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital. There are full time and part time positions available. The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties. The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT and MRI procedures to include patient care, IV cannulation and clerical duties. The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative. Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential. Interviews will take place on 16th April, 2026.
Responsibilities
* Assist during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.
* Support Radiology clinical staff in maintaining high standards of care.
* Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
* Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance.
* Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations.
* Prepare intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol.
* Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations.
* Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast.
* Coordinate inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities, including liaising with wards and departments to confirm mode of transport and organising portering staff.
* Observe patients in the waiting room and ensure cleaning of clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids.
* Contribute to a safe, infection-free patient environment and undertake household support tasks as required.
* Report equipment malfunctions and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures.
* Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all communications with patients and staff.
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
* To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOPs and policies.
* Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
Administrative Responsibilities
* Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System.
* Ensure accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current.
Teaching & Training Responsibilities
* Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers.
* Attend training courses relevant to the post.
* Maintain own personal development.
Research & Audit
* Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and those from under-represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact the recruitment team. We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process. Equality monitoring information is used to review recruitment practices and to offer disability reasonable adjustments where applicable.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants for entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country they've resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. DBS checks may be required, and costs may be deducted from salary following appointment. Flexible working arrangements are supported from day one of employment.
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 across 21 sites. We aim to provide Five Star Patient Care and offer services including Acute Care, Primary Care, Community Services, and Specialist Regional Services.
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