Radiology Department Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a Radiology support role to assist radiologists and radiographers across multiple sites, including ultrasound and CT procedures. The post involves a rota with extended days and weekends and cross-site work between Wexham Park, Heatherwood, St Mark's and King Edward VII hospitals.

The role focuses on patient care, equipment hygiene, and preparation for radiological examinations, with a strong emphasis on safety and professional conduct

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths pass or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
• Friendly, caring and approachable manner to patients and staff.
• IT literate with ability to navigate multiple digital systems.
• Must communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology department.
• Assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment.
• Make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology/Pathology.
• Work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Hospital Ascot, King Edward's VII Windsor and St Mark's Maidenhead as required.

Skills

Health & Safety

Communication

IT literacy

Teamwork

Pressure management

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Nursing/NVQ desirable

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team and develop new skills in the world of Radiology. The successful candidate will involve working on a rota, with extended days and weekends.

You will support the work of the Radiology Department to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT.

We have a new state of the art Emergency Department which opened in April 2019 with dedicated DR X Ray rooms, Ultrasound and a CT scanner. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate into this area from the main X-Ray department, US and CT.

This is a rotational post between the newly opening Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton, Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's Hospital (Maidenhead) and King Edward's VII Hospital (Windsor).

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• To assist in all aspects of patient care with in the Radiology department.
• To assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment.
• To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology / Pathology.
• To work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Hospital Ascot , King Edwards VII in Windsor and St Marks in Maidenhead as and when required.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To maintain privacy and dignity of all patients in the department.
• To ensure patient care needs are recognised and addressed while in Radiology department e.g.: reassurance, toilet requirements
• To assists patients with undressing and preparation for Radiological examinations.
• To act as a chaperone for patients as required.
• To clean radiological equipment as per departmental procedures.
• To assist patients and staff with the specific tests and examinations carried out in the Radiology department.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE English and Maths pass or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• Relevant healthcare qualifications e.g. nursing, NVQ.

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a similar post or dealing with the public.
• Experience of working in the NHS.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
• Friendly, caring and approachable manner to patients and staff.
• IT literate and ability to navigate several interlinked digital and IT systems.
• Must communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of X-rays e.g. A level Physics, Biology or equivalent.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.