Radiographic Assistant - Wood Green CDC

Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Wood Green CDC Town London Salary £30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum inclusive of Outer HCAs Salary period Yearly Closing 17/08/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic full time team member who can deal with varied clinical and administrative work. You will be dealing with both clinical and non-clinical staff as well as patients from various referral sources, and their carers/relatives. We aim to deliver a high standard of patient care at all times. To work as a Radiology Department Assistant you will need some experience of working in an health care environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, dynamic, and meticulous in their work taking pride in what they do. There is an expectation to work flexibly as core opening hours extend 8am-8pm. It is essential that the successful candidate has good organisation and communications skills as well as competent IT skills. We work with two systems in Imaging, our Radiology system Sectra and the main electronic patient record system Medway.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of radiographers, sonographers, phlebotomists and ophthalmic technicians, clerical and medical staff. The post holder will be expected to undertake care, clerical and administrative duties as part of a team, ensuring the maintenance of basic and essential services is met. Training will be given to ensure that full functions can be carried out effectively and safely. The post holder will be assessed and certified competent. The post holder will communicate effectively with other departments and disciplines across the Trust. It is important that the post holder portrays a welcoming, professional and caring image. The post holder is expected to have a flexible and “can do approach” in ensuring the work of the department is carried out to the required high standards.

Working for our organisation

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a dedicated Healthcare Assistant in our Radiology Department, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and staff during CT, MRI, and Ultrasound examinations. Your contributions will ensure the provision of high-quality, efficient, and effective radiology services to our community, enhancing patient experience and care. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the multidisciplinary imaging team, fostering effective communication and collaboration to deliver high-quality care. Liaise with healthcare professionals and referring clinicians to ensure seamless service delivery to patients. Act as a chaperone when required, upholding the privacy, dignity, and comfort of patients, respecting their cultural and religious beliefs. Undertake tasks such as cannulation and/or phlebotomy as required, following appropriate training and certification. Rotate through designated areas of the department, supporting various imaging processes and adhering to guidance from qualified practitioners and consultant radiologists. After receiving adequate training, assist medical staff with special procedures, ensuring protocols are followed for patient safety and care. Contribute to the training of new non-radiographic staff, sharing knowledge and practices to enhance team capabilities. Facilitate the safe movement and handling of patients, ensuring a secure and comfortable environment for both patients and staff. Offer clear, reassuring explanations to patients regarding the nature of their examinations, providing reassurance and support throughout their visit. Ensure patient gowns and necessary supplies are readily available, maintaining a focus on hygiene and patient dignity. Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and adequately stocked for various types of radiology examinations. Assist in the general cleaning and quality assurance checks of radiology equipment, supporting infection control measures effectively. Perform administrative tasks including answering phone calls, booking appointments, photocopying, and supporting reception staff as needed. Monitor and manage stock levels of consumables, ensuring essential supplies are always on hand. Adhere to divisional policies regarding patient care, health and safety, radiation protection, and infection control measures. Report any potential or actual equipment faults and hazards to ensure a safe working environment. Be familiar with and comply with Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation, and COSHH policies as outlined by the Trust. Maintain accurate clinical and other records, ensuring all information is fully and accurately documented. Decision Making: Manage and coordinate your workload in collaboration with clinical staff. Escalate service provision issues to senior staff promptly. Proactively report hazards or equipment faults to ensure a safe working environment.

Communication: Patients: Provide basic explanations of procedures, listen to patient needs to facilitate compliance, and offer assistance and reassurance. Relatives/Carers: Engage with relatives/carers, providing reassurance and information, and assisting with patient immobilization and radiation protection. Radiography Staff: Consult with clinical staff for advice, and ensure efficient patient transfer and communication within the team.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Healthcare Support or a related subject, or an equivalent level of relevant healthcare experience
• Certificate of competence in intravenous cannulation, intravenous injection

Skills & Abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives, carers, colleagues and healthcare professionals
• Good organisational, administrative and IT skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, maintain accurate records and use Microsoft Office and clinical systems
• Ability to use initiative, work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and work flexibly across imaging services, including evening and weekend shifts

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant experience of working in a healthcare, clinical or patient-facing environment, including supporting and reassuring patients, relatives or carers
• Understanding of safe healthcare practice, including patient dignity, confidentiality, data protection, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and health and safety
• Previous Basic Life Support and patient moving and handling training, or equivalent practical experience
• Previous experience of working within the NHS, an imaging or radiology department, or as a Radiographic/Radiology Department Assistant

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

• Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with theLondon Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Your application form –

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Our processes –

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• Employment at Whittington Health is offered subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period for all staff with the exception of GMC Registered Doctors.

Other important information –

• You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here
• Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
• In submitting an application form, you authorise WhittingtonHealth NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks youridentity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk

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We would welcome applications from individuals who are from underrepresented groups in the organisation

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Name Anna Tsymbal, Job title Lead Sonographer Email address a.tsymbal@nhs.net Telephone number 02030742681 Additional information Ebuka Iloha Cross-Sectional Lead Radiographer (CT/MRI) chukwuebuka.iloha@nhs.net 02030742761