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.  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.  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.  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.  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.  You will assist in the care of the patients during their visit to the department and also clinical staff during procedures.   You 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.  You will need to be a good communicator as you will have to liaise with both clinical and non-clinical staff.  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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 
 
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.