CT / MRI Radiology Assistant
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
This post is to support UHCW and the mobile lung screening service across Warwickshire. The post holder will be expected to travel to various site loc...
- To assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised radiographic examinations. Establish and maintain a good communication channel with patients to support patient confidence.
- To observe and care for patients whilst waiting for examinations and communicate any concerns to trained staff as appropriate.
- To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
- Assist Radiologists, Radiographers and Nurses in performing these examinations, attending to patients' welfare at all times.
- Support service delivery to co-ordinate workflow and support facilities within specialised areas.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Clean and perform routine operational maintenance on equipment as required, participating in the departmental Quality Assurance programme.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualification/Training
Essential
- Numerate and literate.
- NVQ Level 2 in care or working towards.
- Evidence of significant patient care
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage own environment within recognised limitations.
Desirable
- Experience in patient care.
Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation of patient pathways, and delivery of care.
Desirable
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Flexible approach.
- Professional manner.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Caring and enthusiastic.
- Capable of dealing with stressful and sensitive situations.
- Able to use initiative
Desirable
- Evidence of time management/priority for self-study.
- Approachable.
- Knows own limitations
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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