Senior Radiology Assistant (XR03)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Radiology Assistant to join their dedicated MRI team. The role involves patient care, safety checks, and assisting in imaging procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in a health-related subject and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a chance to work in a varied department with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have level 3 or equivalent qualification in a health-based subject.
• Completion of CARE Certificate is mandatory during the first 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assistants are involved in patient care and safety checking of patients admitted to the MRI unit.
• To maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness for patients, MRI equipment, and working environment.
• To communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant health care related subject

GCSE English and Maths Grade C or Functional Skills equivalent (Level 2)

Job description

Pleasenote candidates for this role must have level 3 or equivalent qualificationin a health based subject.

Wehave an opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic, motivated Senior Radiologyassistant to join our friendly, dedicated team within MRI.

Expected ShortlistingDate

09/12/2025

Planned InterviewDate

18/12/2025

Main duties of the job

Therole of Senior Radiology assistant in MRI is both challenging and rewarding,assistants are involved in patient care, safety checking of patients admittedto the MRI unit, cannulation of patients prior to their scan and using MRIequipment to correctly position patients for their examination.

Successfulcandidates will be expected to join our electronic rostering system, shiftsare 12.5hrs long, starting at 7.30am and finishing at 8pm.

About us

Thedepartment is based across 2 sites, St James University Hospital and LeedsGeneral Infirmary. LGI is a majortrauma and neuro-surgical centre and SJUH a world renowned oncology andtransplant centre. The MRI departmentssupport a range of specialities including neurosurgery, paediatrics, liver,oncology, urology, abdominal and vascular surgery. MRI in Leeds is a diverseand interesting department to work for, with Radiographers and assistantsworking closely with clinical teams to support advanced imaging, particularlyin Neurosciences, Paediatrics and Liver Imaging.

Forfurther information please contact Team Managers Scott Ingles & John Kemp(01133923378) or Kath Bann & Anne-Marie Keegan (0113 20 68468)

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Thepost-holder will undertake a clinical support role working in accordance withdepartment protocols and schemes of work. MRI within Leeds Teaching Hospitalsis delivered in 3 departments across the city. The service is provided overan extended working day (typically 8am to 8pm) and at weekends.

Patientpresentation will include the unconscious, uncooperative, incapacitated,incompetent, disorientated and those with physical and mental disabilities. Awide variety ofpatients will be encountered and will include thoseexhibiting anti-social or threatening behaviour.

PRINCIPALDUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical

1. To be fully aware of the potentialhazards of working in an area with strong magnetic field and to be familiarwith Trust local rules for MRI safety pertaining to the assistant role.

2. To ensure that all persons enteringthe scanner examination room have completed an MRI safety checklist and aresafe to enter.

3. To assess the patient safetychecklist and identify potential hazards according to departmental protocol.

4. To be familiar with safety procedures(radiation, fire, cardiac arrest) which are specific to the MRI environment.

5. To implement and supervise safe workpractices of NHS staff and students in a hazardous environment.

6. To assess specific communicationneeds of individual patients.

7. To anticipate where communicationdifficulties might make completion of the modality checklist impossible andto implement alternative methods to ensure that patient safety is maintained.

8. To communicate effectively andempathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after anexamination. In particular, to be sensitive to patient anxiety regarding theclaustrophobic nature of the MRI scanner and to be able to help patientsovercome their anxiety so that the examination can be performed. To reassureand stay in attendance with difficult patients.

9. To assess routine requests forimaging so that patient position and selection of appropriate table equipmentis used to optimise image quality of the body part under examination. Todefer to the radiographer for complex examinations.

Toprepare drugs/contrast media for intravenous and oral administration and toload automatic drug injection pump - following appropriate training

10. To undertake all aspects of patientcare related to MRI.

11. To physically position the patient fora range of routine examinations, to ensure that image quality, patientcomfort and patient safety are maintained at all times whilst taking intoaccount patient limitations. To defer to the radiographer for complex examinationsrequiring adaptation of standard technique.

12. To maintain high standards of hygieneand cleanliness for patients, MRI equipment and working environment.

13. To ensure appropriate infectioncontrol measures are utilised where necessary. Paying particular attention topersonal protection as well as the management of equipment and linen.

14. To be familiar with the requirementsof clinical research trials .To assist the radiographer in the positioning ofpatients for such trials. To undertake administrative work relating to thetrials.

15. To participate in the safe transferof patients and equipment within the department and Hospital, using manualhandling guidelines and risk assessment.

Administrative

1. To liaise with otherdepartments/wards within the hospital and various external sources in orderto provide a quality service to patients and clinicians.

2. To work closely with the anaestheticteam and with intensive care staff to ensure that they operate in a safemanner in the MRI environment.

3. To work closely with radiographicstaff in the organisation of workload in line with clinical priorities.

4. To book appointments evaluatingpatient needs, degree of urgency and length of time required deferring toradiographic staff as necessary.

5. To adapt and respond to patientsneeds.

6. To report clinical, non-clinical andincidents to the appropriate manager/supervisor in line with Trust andDepartmental Risk Management policies.

7. To enter accurate patient andexamination data into Radiology Information System.

8. To operate stock control and stockordering of medical equipment and accessories, linen and pharmacy supplies.

9. Under instruction from theradiographer, to re-arrange the work list in event of equipment failure,being responsive to the inconvenience to patients by short noticecancellation of appointments.

Trainingand Education

5. To assist in the training of newmembers of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in relevant health care related subject.
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or Functional Skills equivalent ( Level 2 )
• Completion of CARE Certificate otherwise will be mandatory training requirement during first 3 months of employment

Skills & behaviours

• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional in appearance and conduct
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Additional Requirements

Experience

• NHS experience Experience of caring for others
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to use own initiative
• Experience of working with the general public

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.