Radiology Department Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a candidate for a role in Radiology to assist Radiologists and Radiographers. The successful applicant will work mainly on a rota, supporting various procedures including Ultrasound and CT. This role involves responsibilities across multiple sites and emphasizes quality patient care. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive environment and development opportunities, contributing to various aspects of patient management and equipment maintenance.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Commitment to inclusivity

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology department.
• Assist with housekeeping duties including cleaning specialist equipment.
• Make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination.
• Work cross-site between various hospitals as required.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of all patients in the department.
• Ensure patient care needs are addressed while in Radiology.
• Assist patients with undressing and preparation for examinations.
• Act as a chaperone for patients as required.
• Clean radiological equipment as per departmental procedures.
• Assist patients and staff with specific tests and examinations.

Job description

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).

Previous applicants need not apply.

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in all aspects of patient care within 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.

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.

Please see the attached Job Description and Job Specification for full details, some of the key tasks will include:

• 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 assist 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.