Radiology Assistant, Ultrasound

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 2 Radiology Assistant to support ultrasound services across University Hospital Coventry, St Cross and City of Coventry Health Centre. The role involves assisting with patient care before, during and after imaging, coordinating patient flow, and supporting a busy ultrasound department.

Applicants should be reliable, communicative and patient-focused, with the ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in care or working towards
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3
• Experience in patient care is desirable
• Basic IT skills are required

Responsibilities

• Assist patients before, during and after radiographic examinations
• Observe and care for patients while waiting for examinations
• Check patient identification and documentation per protocols
• Assist radiologists, sonographers and nurses in examinations
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and adhere to infection control standards

Skills

Basic IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care or working towards

Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Radiology Assistant, Ultrasound

The closing date is 06 November 2026

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 or will be rejected.

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

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.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team at our University Hospital Coventry Hospital of St Cross sites, as a Band 2 Assistant.

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. You must have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, but also have the ability to use your initiative and work individually.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job 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.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification / Training

• oNumerate and literate. oNVQ Level 2 in care or working towards oEvidence of significant patient care
• oWillingness to undertake NVQ level 3

Experience

• oAbility to manage own environment within recognised limitations
• oExperience in patient care

Knowledge

• oAppreciation of patient pathways, and delivery of care
• oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS

Skills & Abilities

• oBasic IT skills oFlexible approach oA good level of fitness for example able to work on your feet all day. oProfessional manner. oGood communication and interpersonal skills. oCaring and enthusiastic oCapable of dealing with stressful and sensitive situations. oAble to use initiative
• oEvidence of time management/priority for self-study. oApproachable knows own limitations

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire