Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Imaging Assistant

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiatic and caring individual to join our Imaging department as a Radiology Imaging Assistant. We need the best and most flexible people for this team and we make no apologies for that - it's crucial our patients continue to receive the best care possible and that it's delivered by the most effective people.

You will be responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of radiographers of all levels.

You will support the productive operation of the departmental environment by undertaking a range of non-clinical activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Main duties of the job

You will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, ability to use your own initiative, work within a team and be able to work under pressure to ensure targets are achieved.

You will assist the continuity of workflow in the radiology department, and will be responsible for but not limited to:

the movement of patients between the radiology department and other areas within the hospital, provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

438-PB2774

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane North

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but are not limited to:

Undertake the movement of patients between the Radiology department, wards and clinics and other by mode of Walking, Chair or Trolley
Escort patients as necessary, to other areas of the
To help manage and ensure patient safety is a priority during patient transport
To ensure effective handover of patient requirements and needs takes place with clinical staff
To highlight any concerns regarding patient transit to an appropriate staff member and effectively communicating any messages or instructions related to patient care to the ward staff or radiographers as appropriate
To ensure any relevant documents accompany the patient
Use the portering system to record patient attendance and departure
Ensure wheelchairs, patient trolleys and associated equipment is clean and ready for use and report any faults to the senior radiographer on duty
Take an active part in the maintenance review of equipment and help provide information which is used for Radiology Audit
To promote the Radiology department and act as a point of contact between the wards and the Radiology department

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but are not limited to:

Undertake the movement of patients between the Radiology department, wards and clinics and other by mode of Walking, Chair or Trolley
Escort patients as necessary, to other areas of the
To help manage and ensure patient safety is a priority during patient transport
To ensure effective handover of patient requirements and needs takes place with clinical staff
To highlight any concerns regarding patient transit to an appropriate staff member and effectively communicating any messages or instructions related to patient care to the ward staff or radiographers as appropriate
To ensure any relevant documents accompany the patient
Use the portering system to record patient attendance and departure
Ensure wheelchairs, patient trolleys and associated equipment is clean and ready for use and report any faults to the senior radiographer on duty
Take an active part in the maintenance review of equipment and help provide information which is used for Radiology Audit
To promote the Radiology department and act as a point of contact between the wards and the Radiology department

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

Basic General Education to 16 years, educated to GCSE level

Desirable

Basic IT skills
Level 2 numeracy
NVQ Level 2 in care.
Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 2 assistant.
Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness

Desirable

Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
Evidence of working at Band 2 in a caring environment

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

Basic General Education to 16 years, educated to GCSE level

Desirable

Basic IT skills
Level 2 numeracy
NVQ Level 2 in care.
Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 2 assistant.
Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness

Desirable

Previous experience working in a healthcare setting
Evidence of working at Band 2 in a caring environment

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

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane North

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane North

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)