Job Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated, responsible, and caring individual to join the Walton Centre Radiology Service. As a Radiographic Assistant you will work alongside qualified Radiographers providing a diagnostic imaging service to the Trust. As a Radiographic assistant you will be a valued team member supporting the delivery of services within the Neuro Radiology Team. You will have good data management, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills along with previous experience of working within a health or social care setting. You will receive training, support, supervision, and appraisals. An informal visit / discussion is recommended. In the first instance please contact Mrs Susan Kiel on 0151 556 3792. This advert will close upon reaching a high number of applications.
Main Duties of the Job
* Assist the radiographers and radiologists with patients.
* To participate in working extended hours.
* To take responsibility for the health, safety, welfare and security of the patients, staff and visitors within the Neuroradiology department. To comply with MR safety procedures. To assist patients filling in MR safety questionnaires.
* To go through a CT safety questionnaire with patients to assess their suitability for an intravenous contrast medium injection according to departmental guidelines, checking for any relevant contraindications, then checking any queries with a radiologist.
* To ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised at all times.
* Assess patients after injection of contrast media and inform a radiologist/radiographer if they have any side effects.
About Us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009. With around 1,450 staff, the Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world‑class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long‑term neurological conditions.
Details
* Date posted: 29 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 160-7709682
* Job location: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ
Job Description
To contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Neuroradiology service. To work with the minimum of supervision in an organised, efficient and effective manner in order to maximise the effective use of both your own time and that of the other staff.
Person Specification
Essential qualifications and experience:
* Good standard of education.
* Proven IT skills/experience/qualifications.
* Relevant experience in a patient‑centred or customer service environment.
* Experience of dealing with the public in difficult/emotional circumstances.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act, Risk Management procedures and IR(ME)R 2000 & IRR 1999.
Desirable qualifications and experience:
* ECDL.
* NVQ level 3 in Clinical Imaging Support Workers, or equivalent experience.
* NHS experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the website.
Employer Details
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/
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