Radiographic Department Assistant

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a Radiographic Department Assistant to support sonographers in delivering a high-quality ultrasound service. The role requires excellent communication skills, previous experience in a healthcare environment, and a willingness to work flexibly, including weekends. This full-time position contributes to a busy team focused on excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare settings.
• Flexibility in work schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support sonographers in ultrasound departments.
• Deliver patient-focused ultrasound service.
• Care and assistance across multiple sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to assess situations

Experience in public interaction

Education

General education

Job description

Overview

This is a Radiographic Department Assistant role with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Closing date: 02 October 2025.

Responsibilities

Support the team of sonographers in the ultrasound departments at St Mary's Hospital and Wythenshawe Hospital, delivering a high-quality, patient-focused ultrasound service. The post involves working in the ultrasound rooms within the pregnancy and gynaecology areas and providing care and assistance across sites as required. The role is part of a busy, efficient department where you will be a vital member of a large, dedicated team that strives to deliver excellent service to patients in Manchester. The post requires a flexible approach to work and may include weekend work on a rotational basis as overtime.

This is a 37.5 hours per week full-time role with agreed hours (e.g., 8.30 am–4.30 pm, 9 am–5 pm, or 10 am–6 pm), Monday to Friday.

Previous experience in a hospital environment, the ability to care for and communicate effectively with a wide range of patients, and a flexible approach to work are desirable.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a 30,000-strong workforce and a scale of opportunity across the organisation. We are digitally enabled, with the Electronic Patient Record system Hive and a focus on research, innovation and sustainability as part of our Green Plan. We strive for inclusion and equal opportunities for career development, safeguarding health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity, encouraging all individuals to apply regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Reasonable level of general education
• Knowledge and understanding of a healthcare environment
• Previous experience in dealing with the public
• Ability to assess situations and take action
• Evidence of understanding and knowledge of health care environment

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust