Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3x 7.5hr days - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) Job ref 409-7347963-A
Employer Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Site Whiston Hospital. Town Prescot. Salary £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, Pro rata. Salary period Yearly. Closing 29/09/2025 23:59. Interview date 08/10/2025
Overview
An exciting opportunity as arisen for a Radiography Department Assistant in the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the previous Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital sites.
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.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
* To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.
* The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups.
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
* Acute Care: Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
* Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
* Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital supports rehabilitation.
* Specialist Regional Services: Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital for over 4 million people across Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
* Support the Radiology clinical staff in maintaining high standards of care
* Accept responsibility for delegated functions within the imaging department appropriate for untrained staff
* Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
* Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
* Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
* Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
* Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients and preparing MR coils and loading injector with contrast
* Coordinate inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities
* Liaise with wards and departments to confirm transport and organise portering staff
* Observe patients in waiting rooms
* Clean clinical equipment and maintain infection control standards
* Contribute to a safe, infection-free patient environment
* Undertake household support tasks as required
* Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
* Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures
* Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all communications
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ensure adherence to all departmental and Trust SOPs and policies
* Maintain patient privacy and dignity
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
* Ensure data quality for names, dates of birth, addresses, postcodes, GP and contact details
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
Person specification
Qualification
* NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent qualification/experience in Radiology
* GCSE English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C)
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous care work in a Health Care Setting
Skills
* A highly self-motivated individual
* Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to manage difficult or sensitive situations
* Ability to work as part of a team
* A good understanding of Trust policies as appropriate
Other
* Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/assisted driver
* Able to work the hours and duties required for the post
* Able to comply with Trust policies and procedures
* Understanding of the confidential nature of the role and awareness of the Data Protection Act
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 in particular those from underrepresented 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 require disability reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria. 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 is shared with the recruiting manager. Equality monitoring information is used to review recruitment practices and to offer disability adjustments where applicable.
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If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, a DBS submission may be necessary. Applicants may need to pay DBS costs; consider enrolling in the DBS Update Service.
Flexible Working
Flexible working is supported. You may request flexible working from day one, with consideration given to all requests.
Working for Team MWL
We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, 27 days annual leave (pro rata), NHS discounts, and a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme. The Trust is non-smoking across all sites.
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Additional Information
Review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours: We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE. An applicant guide is available in supporting documents. Good luck with your application.
Employer certification / accreditation
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and a DBS submission may be required.
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