Radiology Department Assistant inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED 11 JUN 2024

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts.
The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital with occasional rotation to Withington Hospital. The Radiology Department Assistants are fundamental to the smooth running of the department. This role is mainly to provide support to Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. Radiology is a busy sub-specialty undertaking 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.

The role will suit someone who likes to move around within a friendly department and is flexible. The varied role within the department keeps the job interesting and challenging.

Previous experience in a healthcare environment is desirable. You will assist in the care of the patients during their visit to the department. You will prepare for and assist with Medical staff in performing procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, injections and drain insertions as well as 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. The role requires good communication skills as in addition to interacting with a wide range of patients, you will also have to liaise with both clinical and non-clinical staff. Good telephone skills are essential as you must be able to take messages accurately to allow 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.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 28,000 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Rogers Job title: Principal Sonographer Email address: Telephone number:

Contact to be made between 9-12 pm Monday - Friday.
The post is based at Wythenshawe Hospital with occasional rotation to Withington Hospital. The Radiology Department Assistants are fundamental to the smooth running of the department. This role is mainly to provide support to Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. Radiology is a busy sub-specialty undertaking 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.

The role will suit someone who likes to move around within a friendly department and is flexible. The varied role within the department keeps the job interesting and challenging.

Previous experience in a healthcare environment is desirable. You will assist in the care of the patients during their visit to the department. You will prepare for and assist with Medical staff in performing procedures such as biopsies, aspirations, injections and drain insertions as well as 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. The role requires good communication skills as in addition to interacting with a wide range of patients, you will also have to liaise with both clinical and non-clinical staff. Good telephone skills are essential as you must be able to take messages accurately to allow 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.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & 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 28,000 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elizabeth Rogers Job title: Principal Sonographer Email address: Telephone number:

Contact to be made between 9-12 pm Monday - Friday.


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