Radiology Department Assistant | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiology Assistant for the Ultrasound department. The post is rotational across all LUHFT sites, including Royal Liverpool Hospital, Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and community sites.

The role involves multi-disciplinary teamwork with Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists and clerical teams to support a wide range of patients.

Aufgaben

• Set up and assist in radiology procedures and examinations.
• Provide post-procedure aftercare and aid imaging staff as a chaperone.
• Support radiology staff with patient care and access to department facilities.

Jobbeschreibung

Radiology Department Assistant | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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 theircareers page.

To provide a wide range of assistance to the Imaging Care Group working to established procedure and protocols.

To ensure the maintenance of clinical care standards and that patients' are treated with dignity and respect.

To escort, chaperone and support patients during treatments, investigations or procedures.

To assist with patient care needs, in include toileting, dressing and assisting the patient on and off the examination table ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient's manual handling plan.

To assist with patient transport to and from the department

Please see job description and personal specification for full details.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust