Job summary Full time 37.5 hours per week p ermanent post. The Radiology Department is seeking experienced Radiology Assistants who are self-motivated and hardworking to join our team. The post will be based in the Radiology Department where you will help with patients during radiological examinations and support radiographers in the co-ordination of workflow through the department. As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ) Main duties of the job Experience of patient care and previous radiology assistant experience is required as you will be working alongside and supporting the Radiographers, Sonographers and Radiologists as they are conducting radiological examinations. You will also be helping with general tasks such as taking calls from the wards or Emergency Department and directing clinicians to the correct contacts. You will be using the radiology department information system (CRIS) to action patient attendances and maintain accurate data records. You will participate in cleaning and stocktaking duties. There will be a requirement to commit to working both daytime and night shifts as well as participation in a 7-day 24-hour service. 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. Computer skills are essential. About us To find our more about working for our organisation, informal visits are highly encouraged and can be arranged via the contact details below. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 241-169DS-25 Job locations Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description Job responsibilities For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education (including Maths and English) grade C or equivalent or high education qualification Desirable Health care qualification/ care certificate Other qualifications relevant to the role Experience Essential Evidence of continuing development in their previous roles Experience as a HCA or ISW, or direct patient care Desirable Working in NHS Clerical training or experience previously worked within a radiology department Skills Essential Communication (both written and spoken) Desirable infection control training/ Knowledge/ ANTT Moving and handling training/experience Knowledge Essential Able to work with any basic software packages/ IT qualification Understanding of the role applied for and its requirements transferable skills, relevant to the role Desirable Knowledge of CRIS or other RIS systems Basic Radiation Protection knowledge Other Essential Ability to work flexibly (weekends and evenings) Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education (including Maths and English) grade C or equivalent or high education qualification Desirable Health care qualification/ care certificate Other qualifications relevant to the role Experience Essential Evidence of continuing development in their previous roles Experience as a HCA or ISW, or direct patient care Desirable Working in NHS Clerical training or experience previously worked within a radiology department Skills Essential Communication (both written and spoken) Desirable infection control training/ Knowledge/ ANTT Moving and handling training/experience Knowledge Essential Able to work with any basic software packages/ IT qualification Understanding of the role applied for and its requirements transferable skills, relevant to the role Desirable Knowledge of CRIS or other RIS systems Basic Radiation Protection knowledge Other Essential Ability to work flexibly (weekends and evenings) 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bolton Hospital Minerva Road Bolton BL4 0JR Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)