Radiology Assistant, Ultrasound | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a Radiology Assistant to support patients and clinical staff within the ultrasound departments. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, work effectively in teams, and be able to work independently. Responsibilities include assisting in radiographic examinations and maintaining infection control standards. The position is female-only due to occupational requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with patient care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during radiographic examinations.
• Check patient identification and documentation.
• Support radiologists and sonographers in examinations.
• Maintain hygiene and infection control standards.
• Participate in out-of-hours rosters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Ability to work independently

Job description

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.

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

Shift pattern over a 7day week (Sun‑Sat).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations; establish and maintain a good communication channel.
• Check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Assist radiologists, sonographers, registrars and nurses in performing examinations and attend to patients’ welfare at all times.
• Support service delivery to coordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control; participate in the departmental Quality Assurance programme.
• Apply principles of radiation safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol‑led.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours rosters, supporting full 7‑day service delivery.
• Facilitate communication between the department and all service users, patients, relatives, staff and external users, adhering to Trust policies and annual appraisal/review systems.
• Assist in the practical training of newly inducted staff.
• Ensure in‑house stock movement, especially specialist room stocks and linen handling, according to infection control standards.
• Provide support within the ultrasound department across multiple sites, including University Hospital Coventry, Rugby St Cross and the City of Coventry Health Centre.
• Assist in 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

You should have excellent communication skills, work well as part of a team, and have the ability to use your initiative and work independently.

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

Previous applicants need not apply.

We do not sponsor visas for this post.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.