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A vacancy has arisen for Radiology Support Workers in the Radiology Department at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals.
The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all Trust sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.
Interview date: Friday 29th August, 2026.
Please note that this advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Support Radiology clinical staff in imaging examinations
Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
Liaise with porting staff to facilitate the transfer of patients to and from wards and departments
Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
Undertake household support tasks
Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
National Preceptorship Accreditation (2026) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
KEY DUTIES
Support Radiology clinical staff in imaging examinations
Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
Liaise with porting staff to facilitate the transfer of patients to and from wards and departments
Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
Undertake household support tasks
Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
To attend training courses relevant to the post
To Maintain own personal development
RESEARCH & AUDIT
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes
A vacancy has arisen for Radiology Support Workers in the Radiology Department at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals.
The department provides a 7-day imaging service across all Trust sites, therefore the post will include evening, weekend and bank holiday duties.
Interview date: Friday 29th August, 2026.
Please note that this advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Support Radiology clinical staff in imaging examinations
Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
Liaise with porting staff to facilitate the transfer of patients to and from wards and departments
Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
Undertake household support tasks
Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
National Preceptorship Accreditation (2026) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
KEY DUTIES
Support Radiology clinical staff in imaging examinations
Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care
Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake
Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance
Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations
Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol
Liaise with porting staff to facilitate the transfer of patients to and from wards and departments
Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids
Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection free patient experience
Undertake household support tasks
Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement
Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System
To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current and correct
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers
To attend training courses relevant to the post
To Maintain own personal development
RESEARCH & AUDIT
Participate in departmental audit and research programmes
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
