Job summary This busy, friendly, Ultrasound department has a vacancy for a Radiology Assistant. The post is based at Aintree University Hospital.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: Monday - Friday 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. Main duties of the job The job role will include assisting in procedures and examinations, post-procedure aftercare, and aiding imaging staff as a chaperone. About us 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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is 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 their careers page. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 287-DSS-558-24 Job locations Aintree University Hospital Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities 1. To escort patients within the Department chaperoning wherenecessary and be responsible for patient comfort and well being.2. To assist in undressing and redressing of patients.3. To assist patients to use toilet facilities as appropriate.4. To assist patients on and off ultrasound table before and after procedures.5. To communicate effectively with patients by listening to their concernsreassuring them by giving information and where appropriate eliciting andcommunicating information to other members of the Directorate team as appropriate.6. To collect, collate and file patient documentations as required.7. To input and retrieve patient information using the computerised radiology patient information system and the hospital information support system. Please see job description and personal specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To escort patients within the Department chaperoning wherenecessary and be responsible for patient comfort and well being.2. To assist in undressing and redressing of patients.3. To assist patients to use toilet facilities as appropriate.4. To assist patients on and off ultrasound table before and after procedures.5. To communicate effectively with patients by listening to their concernsreassuring them by giving information and where appropriate eliciting andcommunicating information to other members of the Directorate team as appropriate.6. To collect, collate and file patient documentations as required.7. To input and retrieve patient information using the computerised radiology patient information system and the hospital information support system. Please see job description and personal specification for full details. Person Specification Other Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word Skills Essential Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Desirable Basic computer skills Knowledge Essential An understanding of patient confidentiality Basic computer skills Experience Essential Suitable work/life experience Desirable Previous experience in a caring role Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare Person Specification Other Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word Skills Essential Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Desirable Basic computer skills Knowledge Essential An understanding of patient confidentiality Basic computer skills Experience Essential Suitable work/life experience Desirable Previous experience in a caring role Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent in healthcare 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. Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Aintree University Hospital Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)