# Radiology Department Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/radiology-department-assistant/5746eb9e-57a2-4a4c-a108-c7e660ff275d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/radiology-department-assistant/5746eb9e-57a2-4a4c-a108-c7e660ff275d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Whiston Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, Pro rata if part time - **Contract type:** Permanent: to cover a 7 day service 52 weeks of the year - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (1 x 37.5 hrs & 1 x 33 hrs available) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-13T14:51:10.355Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8198710 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8198710?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity as arisen for Radiography Department Assistants to join the Radiology Department and will be based primarily at the Whiston and St Helens sites of Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospital. The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all MWL sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties. The role will include assisting qualified staff during radiographic, CT and MRI procedures to include patient care, iv cannulation and clerical duties. The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative. Good communication skills and a caring nature are essential. Available positions. 1 x 37.5hrs 1x Mon/Wed/Thursday 8.30-8 ### Main duties of the job To provide assistance during imaging procedures as directed by a suitably qualified practitioner and co-ordinate inpatient transfer for all imaging modalities. The Team provided radiological services to Health community, providing inpatient, outpatient and GP services to a broad spectrum of client/patient groups. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities KEY DUTIES - Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations - Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care - Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake - Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance - Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations - Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol - Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations - Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast - Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities this includes: - Liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport - Organising portering staff to transport patients - Observation of patients in the waiting room - Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids - Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience - Undertake household support tasks - Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel - Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement - Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies. - Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES - Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System - To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES - Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers - To attend training courses relevant to the post - To Maintain own personal developmen RESEARCH & AUDIT - Participate in departmental audit and research programmes. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver - Able to work the hours and duties required by the post - Able to adopt flexible approach when required - Ability to build and maintain good working relationships - Comply with Trust policies and procedures - Commitment to quality - Understanding of confidential nature of role and awareness of Data Protection Act. ### Skills **Essential** - Self-motivated - Able to use own initiative and respond to new challenges - Manage/prioritise own workload - Excellent communication skills - Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations - IT literate - Ability to accurately maintain computerised documentation system - Ability to works as part of a team **Desirable** - Ability to works as part of a team - Time management skills - Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills - Good understanding of Trust Internal policies as appropriate ### Experience **Essential** - Previous care work ### Our Values **Essential** - We are Kind - We are Open - We are Inclusive ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ 3 in care or equivalent experience in Radiology - 3 GSCEs ## Documents - [hwwb risk id (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10504286) - [job description (pdf, 243.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10504284) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 191.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10504285) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.