Radiology Department Assistant

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is recruiting a Radiology Assistant to work across Royal Liverpool Hospital, Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and community sites. The role involves assisting radiology staff, setting up procedures, providing aftercare, and ensuring patient care and safety.

The post requires teamwork with Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists, and clerical teams. Experience in NHS care is desirable and NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working in NHS health care is advantageous.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a health care based area is expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist in radiology procedures and examinations.
• Provide post-procedure aftercare and support imaging staff as a chaperone.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment across sites.
• Follow departmental policies and ensure adequate stock and consumables.
• Support the nursing team and report any equipment faults or safety concerns.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Assisting radiology procedures

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

This busy, friendly, Ultrasound department has a vacancy for a Radiology Assistant. The post is rotational across all LUHFT sites: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Community sites.

This is an exciting post, requiring multi-disciplinary team working with Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists and our clerical teams. It will involve caring for a wide range of patients and providing assistance with radiology-based procedures and examinations.

The job role will include setting up and assisting in procedures and examinations, post-procedure aftercare, and aiding imaging staff as a chaperone.

The Main Working Hours For This Job Are

0830 – 1700.

Scope for further weekend, evening and bank holiday working is also expected.

Previous NHS health care experience is an advantage, together with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a health care based area is expected.

The role involves supporting all patients, carers, relatives and colleagues through effective communication.

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.

Follow departmental protocols, policies and procedures

Ensuring consumables are stored appropriately and safely and maintain adequate stock levels

Prepare used linen bags for collection by porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.

Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents.

Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff

Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision

Contribute to Health, Safety and Security of individuals

Report equipment faults to manager responsible for the work area

Ensuring that the code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in the local rules, is observed at all times, and report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the relevant Radiation Protection Supervisor.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanna Gunson Job title: Ultrasound Lead: Royal Liverpool site Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 706 5452

Joanna Gunson: [e-mail]

Ultrasound Lead: Royal Liverpool site