Radiology Assistant, Ultrasound

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Radiology Assistant to support patients and staff in ultrasound departments across multiple locations. This full-time, permanent role involves assisting patients during imaging examinations and maintaining a safe clinical environment. Interested candidates should have relevant qualifications and training. Salary is £24,465 per year.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications, training and experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparation for radiographic examinations.
• Observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations.
• Check patient identification and documentation in accordance with protocols.
• Assist Radiologists, sonographers and Nurses in examinations.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Participate in 'Out of Hours' rosters.

Job description

Job Summary

Radiology Assistant working within the ultrasound departments at University Hospital Coventry, Hospital of St Cross and City of Coventry Health Centre. Providing support to patients and clinical staff.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post with Siobhan Connolly, Ultrasound Flow Coordinator, on 02476 967193.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post are due to take place on 13th November 2025.

This position is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Job Description

Shift pattern over a 7-day week (Sun‑Sat). You will be part of a large clinical team, on numerous sites, providing support to a variety of staff groups including Consultants, Nurses and Sonographers within the General Ultrasound Department. Duties involve assisting with patient care before, during and after imaging examinations, coordinating the movement of inpatients with porters, cleaning of scan rooms and stock control. It is essential the successful candidate enjoys working with people and has a genuine interest in patient care.

Responsibilities

• To assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations. Establish and maintain a good communication channel with patients to support patient confidence.
• To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
• To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Assist Radiologists, sonographers, registrars and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients welfare at all times.
• Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Clean and perform routine operational maintenance on equipment as required, participating in the departmental Quality Assurance programme.
• To be familiar with, understand and apply the principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led.
• To participate in the 'Out of Hours' rosters, in line with the departmental agreement to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours.
• To facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, including any adherence to Trust policies, including participation in annual appraisal/review systems.
• Communicate with patients and professional colleagues in situations that may be traumatic due to pressures of work or where the patients condition may be a barrier to comprehension and compliance, e.g. Claustrophobia, learning difficulties or injury traumatised.
• To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff.
• Ensure in house stock movement, especially specialist room stocks, and linen handling according to infection control standards.
• To provide support within the ultrasound department across multiple sites to include University Hospital Coventry, Rugby St Cross and the City of Coventry Health Centre.
• To assist in the implementation of all manual and electronic information systems ensuring consistently accurate data collection and recording, in support of standard data collection, performance activity, audit and Capacity and demand analysis.

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant qualifications, training and experience are required. Please refer to the supporting documents for specific criteria.

Additional Information

Closing Date: This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Salary: £24,465 a year.

Contract: Permanent, Full-time.

Location: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.

Employer: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

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