Band 3 Radiology HCA

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Band 3 Radiology Health Care Assistant to support Interventional Imaging across Heartlands and Good Hope sites. The role covers technical and clerical tasks under supervision, with on-call responsibilities for out-of-hours emergencies on the Birmingham Heartlands site.

Training includes a structured induction and foundation skills in interventional radiology.

Qualifications

• Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Competency-based workbook or equivalent Level 3 health care qualification.
• Care Certificate or evidence meeting HEE Skills for Health standards.
• If international educated, evidence UK ENIC compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Work across Interventional Radiology Theatres under supervision.
• Co-operate with the multi-disciplinary team to support patient care.
• Demonstrate accountability within own role and maintain professional standards.
• Complete documentation in line with Trust standards and mandatory training.

Education

Maths/English Level 2+

Level 3 vocational qualification

Care Certificate / 15 HEE Skills for Health

UK ENIC statements evidence

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Radiology HCA

The closing date is 08 November 2026

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team at the cutting edge of Interventional Imaging? Do you want opportunities to develop new skills and gain knowledge in the next generation of Interventional Radiology?

The University Hospitals Birmingham, -Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope sites, Interventional Nursing team may be the place for you! We are a small, friendly team that support both Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and Good Hope Hospital on a day-to-day basis. This team works close together with Radiographer and Radiologist to ensure that the needs of the services are supported on both sites. They provide clinical excellence and strive to push the boundaries of Interventional Radiology. The nursing team is involved in every aspect of the patient journey within radiology, from pre-assessment clinic to nurse lead discharge.

As a Radiology Theatre Support worker, we offer a well-structured induction period with a comprehensive training package. Some knowledge of Interventional Radiology would be an asset but is not essential. After completing the foundations of this training package, the role would involve participation in an on-call rota to support emergency interventions out of hours on the Birmingham Heartlands site.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will carry out technical and clerical duties as agreed by the shift coordinator. The post holder is required to obtain competence in a wide range of clinical skills and demonstrate proficiency whilst in post. The post holder will be required to work across Interventional Radiology Theatres.

• Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care under the direction / supervision of a registered practitioner.


• Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to role.


• Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.


• Through practice achieve and maintain proficiency in a range of clinical skills.


• Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency-based practices which are required for the department, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered health care professional.


• Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.


• Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.


• Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.


• The post-holder must act in such a way as to promote a positive image of UHB Foundation Trust at all times

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

Qualifications

• Evidence of Maths/English qualifications at Level 2 or above.


• Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification at Level 3 i.e. For level 3 this could include AS/ A levels, Access to higher Education Diploma in health care support, Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3, BTEC national Diploma award or nationals.


• Care Certificate or can demonstrate prior skills, knowledge and experience that meet the 15 minimum standards described by Health Education England (HEE) Skills for Health.


• Internationally educated applicants will have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK National Information Centre) Statements of compatibility

Experience

• Previous experience working in a patient facing clinical support worker role providing direct patient care in health or social care as part of a team.


• Understanding of the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role


• Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties which are different to that of a Band 2 Clinical Support worker.


• Can link the Trust values (Kind, Connected & Bold) to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role


• Can explain why training / education and approaches to care need to be consistent in relation to safety and patient experience.


• Can demonstrate ability / experience in supporting patients holistically.

Additional Criteria

• Flexible approach to shift patterns and place of work this may include working in different practice settings in different locations dependent upon service need.

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust