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Job summary

Main area
Radiology Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
349-CSS-6834732*
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Trafford Hospital
Town
Davyhulme/Manchester
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Radiology Department Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

The post is based at Trafford Hospital with rotation to both Altrincham General Hospital and the CT and MR unit at Withington Hospital.Ìý The Radiology Department Assistants are fundamental to the smooth running of the department, supporting clinical activities in all modalities including CT, MR, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy.Ìý Radiology is a busy sub-specialty and we undertake a wide range of examinations and this role provides the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art environment together with a friendly and dedicated team of staff.Ìý You will become a valued member of the department and work closely with the Radiographers, Sonographers and Consultants and also with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The role will suit someone who likes to move around within a friendly department and is flexible.Ìý The access into all the areas within the department keeps the job interesting and the successful candidate will face different challenges in the different modalities.

Previous experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.Ìý You will assist in the care of the patients during their visit to the department and also clinical staff during procedures.Ìý ÌýYou will prepare for and assist with Medical staff in performing procedures such as biopsies, aspirations and injections and other departmental duties to support the service.

You need to be able to work in a team environment and be able to work under pressure.Ìý You will need to be a good communicator as you will have to liaise with both clinical and non-clinical staff.Ìý You should also have good telephone skills as you must be able to take messages accurately to allow the other staff to make decisions regarding prioritization of workload.

In return, we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate including intravenous cannulation.

*Please could interested candidates contact the department to organise a visit as it is advantageous to understand the role.*

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Ìý

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.Ìý

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.Ìý

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.Ìý
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At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. ÌýSo that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Ìý


Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Ìý
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Previous healthcare/care experience
  • Knowledge of Radiology
  • Organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
  • An ability to perform competently under pressure
  • An ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
  • An ability to work well and flexibly within a team
  • Basic IT skills
  • Previous experience working with the general public
Desirable criteria
  • Previously worked in Radiology
  • Worked in Healthcare

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran Aware

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.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebekka Stabler
Job title
Trafford Radiology Site Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 746 2867
Additional information

Contact to be made between 9-4pm Monday - Friday.