Radiology Department Assistant

Merseywestlancs; Knowsley; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking Radiology Department Assistants to join the team, primarily based at Whiston and St Helens sites. The roles involve 37.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays to support a 7-day imaging service.

You will assist qualified staff in radiographic, CT and MRI procedures, help with patient care, iv cannulation and clerical duties, and work proactively to ensure high standards of care and efficient imaging

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience in Radiology.
• Previous care work is desirable.
• IT literacy and data entry skills to support imaging workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiology staff during imaging examinations.
• Prepare imaging rooms and equipment for procedures.
• Assist in IV cannulation and contrast preparation.
• Coordinate inpatient transfer to imaging and ensure safe patient care.
• Maintain accurate data entry in the Radiology Information System.
• Support in teaching and induction of junior staff.

Skills

Self-motivated

Initiative

Workload management

Team player

IT literate

Data entry

Education

NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience in Radiology

Job description

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL, with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations.

Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: to cover a 7 day service 52 weeks of the year Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (covering weekends, evenings and bank holidays) Job ref 409-8305107

Site Whiston Hospital Town Prescot Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, Pro rata if part time Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 11/11/2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whiston and St Helens sites of Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital.

There are two 37.5 hours per week positions available.

The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.

The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT and MRI procedures to include patient care, iv cannulation and clerical duties.

The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative.

Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th November, 2026

Main duties of the job

To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities.

The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups.

Working for our organisation

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

• Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations
• Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
• Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
• Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
• Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
• Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
• Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations
• Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast
• Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes:
• Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport
• Organising portering staff to transport patients
• Observation of patients in the waiting room
• Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
• Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
• Undertake household support tasks
• Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
• Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
• Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
• To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
• To attend training courses relevant to the post
• To Maintain own personal developmen

RESEARCH & AUDIT

• Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.

Person specification

Our Values

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience in Radiology

Experience

• Previous care work

Skills

• Self-motivated
• Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges
• Manage/prioritise own workload
• Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
• IT literate
• Ability to accurately maintain computerised documentation system
• Ability to works as part of a team
• Ability to works as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Good understanding of Trust Internal policies as appropriate

Other

• Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
• Able to work the hours and duties required by the post
• Able to adopt flexible approach when required
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with Trust policies and procedures
• Commitment to quality
• Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act.

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

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We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

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