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Job overview

We are growing our Radiology Assistant Workforce! 

Following successful acquisition of a Community ultrasound service, we are recruiting to radiology department assistant roles to support our wider Ultrasound and Radiology Team. 

You will be required to work across our sites at St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital, Watford General Hospital and Elstree Clinic.

 Hours of service are from 8 am to 8.30 pm over 7 days. We are open to flexible working arrangements.

The roles are set to commence in February/March 2025. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain experience in an ultrasound/ radiology department, with a supportive and forward-thinking team, this could be the role for you!

Main duties of the job

Duties will include: 

• Welcoming all patients and service users to the department. 

• Acting as a chaperone for patients, including those requiring intimate examinations, ensuring patient dignity and respect is maintained at all times. 

• Completing administrative processes and supporting patient flow through the department. 

• Booking patients in for their examinations and directing patients to the relevant waiting areas. 

• Answering telephone queries. 

• Preparing examination rooms and equipment. 

• Assisting Radiologists, Sonographers, Radiographers and Radiology Nurses during procedures. 

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. 

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected].

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.