Overview
Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent to cover a 7 day service 52 weeks of the year. Hours: Full time or Part time. 37.5 hours per week (Full time and Part time positions available. Will include weekend and evenings sessions). Job ref 409-7808397
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Site: Whiston Hospital. Town: Prescot. Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata if part time. Closing: 20/03/2026 23:59. Interview date: 16/04/2026
Job overview
An exciting opportunity as radiography department assistants to join the Radiology Department and be based primarily at the Whiston and St Helens sites of MWL Teaching Hospitals.
There are full time and part time positions available. The department provides a 7-day imaging service across 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; 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.
Main duties of the job
* Provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.
* The team provides 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 staff across 21 sites. We strive for 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 sites.
* Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre in St Helens.
* Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital supports rehabilitation; Urgent Treatment Centre in St Helens town centre.
* Specialist Regional Services: Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital for a population across Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
* AssistRadiology 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 imaging attendance
* Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
* Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast per departmental protocol
* Intravenous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
* Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients and loading injector with contrast
* Coordinate inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities
* Liaise with wards and departments to confirm mode of transport; organise portering staff
* Observe patients in waiting area
* Clean clinical equipment contacted with body fluids
* Maintain a safe, infection-free patient environment
* Undertake household support tasks
* Report equipment malfunctions
* Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures
* Maintain a patient and courteous manner in all communications
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Adhere to all departmental and trust SOPs and policies
* Maintain privacy and dignity of patients
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accurate data entry on Radiology Information System
* Ensure data quality (name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone) is current
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assist in induction of new radiography helpers
* Attend relevant training courses
* Maintain own personal development
RESEARCH & AUDIT
* Participate in departmental audit and research programmes
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Previous care work in a health care setting
Skills
* Self-motivated
* Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
* Manage/prioritise own workload
* Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
* IT literate
* Ability to maintain computerised documentation system
* Able to work as part of a team
* Understanding of Trust policies
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
Other
* Ability to travel to various hospital locations by own car or assisted driver
* Able to work the hours and duties required for the post
* Able to adopt a flexible approach when required
* Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
* Comply with Trust policies and procedures
* Commitment to quality
* Understanding of confidential nature of role and Data Protection Act
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent experience in radiology
Our Values
* We are Kind
* We are Open
* We are Inclusive
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust and one of the best places to work in England.
Note: We may close a vacancy earlier than stated if a sufficient number of applications are received.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for feedback; we aim for continuous improvement.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We cultivate fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and other underrepresented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If applying under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, indicate this on the online form.
If you require disability adjustments, contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria. Indicate this on the online form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting; no personal information is shared with the recruiting manager. Equality monitoring information is used to review recruitment practices and provide disability adjustments.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If applicable, a DBS check is required. Costs may be deducted from salary following appointment. Consider enrolling in the DBS Update Service for a small annual fee.
Flexible Working
MWL supports flexible working. You may request flexible working from day one; there is no limit on requests and they should be considered.
We encourage discussing flexible working options at interview.
Working for Team MWL
Staff recognition, performance reviews, and appraisals. We offer a 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; failure to comply may lead to disciplinary action. We emphasise safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Additional information
Review the Trusts 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 and will require Disclosure to the DBS.
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