Radiology Assistant

NHS

  • Stockport, Greater Manchester
  • £24,465-26,598 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Radiology AssistantFULL TIME 37.5HRS - 9 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACTWe are looking for a well-motivated Radiology Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team to cover maternity leave. The position will be a band 3 and support the Radiology service. Delivery of a high standard of patient care is an essential part of this role.We are looking for someone who is competent in cannulation and able to provide evidence of this.Main duties of the jobRadiology provides imaging services to hospital wide clinical areas. Our areas include trauma and orthopaedic radiography, general x-ray work, theatre and interventional radiology. The Department also provides a full range of specialist services including Ultrasound, CT Scanning and Nuclear Medicine. Your role will be to assist the Sonographers, Radiographers and Radiologists in the delivery of these services ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained at all times.The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours. We are looking for full time applicants. Ability to participate in 7 day working patterns is essential including evening sessions. All candidates must attend the interview in person with evidence of recent cannulation training.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listenWe believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rataContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number362-A-25-7291627-AJob locationsStepping Hill HospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job descriptionThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriatelyIf successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job descriptionThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriatelyIf successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • Care Certificate
  • Recent cannulation documentation
Desirable
  • Working towards NVQ level 3
  • GCSE's or equivalent
KnowledgeDesirable
  • Understanding of Radiology and Healthcare
  • Working knowledge of Radiology
  • Computer literate
ExperienceDesirable
  • Previous experience in Healthcare
  • Previous experience in Radiology
SkillsEssential
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisation skills
  • Problem solving and attention to detail
  • Ability to assist with moving and handling
Person SpecificationQualificationEssential
  • Care Certificate
  • Recent cannulation documentation
Desirable
  • Working towards NVQ level 3
  • GCSE's or equivalent
KnowledgeDesirable
  • Understanding of Radiology and Healthcare
  • Working knowledge of Radiology
  • Computer literate
ExperienceDesirable
  • Previous experience in Healthcare
  • Previous experience in Radiology
SkillsEssential
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisation skills
  • Problem solving and attention to detail
  • Ability to assist with moving and handling

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