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

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Coventry seeks a highly motivated Radiology Assistant to support ultrasound departments. The role involves assisting patients during examinations, maintaining hygiene standards, and coordinating workflow. This position is open only to female applicants due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement. Full training and support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and highly motivated individual.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of Radiation Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during radiographic examinations.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Support workflow within specialized areas.

Job description

Overview

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.

Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post are due to take place on 16th October.

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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team at our University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry City Centre & Rugby St Cross sites, as a Band 2 Assistant.

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

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 patient’s 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025