CT/MRI Radiology Department Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,625 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Cwmni: | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7244359/234-24-CS3026 |
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A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Opportunities have arisen within the CT and MRI Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for Band 3 Radiology Department Assistants. This role will support the CT and MRI service within the current hospital site at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Cromer District Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
The Radiology department is within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties across the Trust.
The CT and MRI department provides a 7 day service which are busy, dynamic places to work, serving many specialties within the hospital and within the wider community.
Hours of work: Participation in the 7-day service. Full time/ Part time, Bank holidays and Night shifts. 12.5 hour shifts primarily.
NNUH has a Flexible Working policy to support staff wellbeing and a family friendly work-life balance, so part time hours will be considered.
Full and part time posts available
Interview date: 18th June 2025
The successful candidate will be flexible and have excellent communication skills, speaking with patients, colleagues and team members, and the wider multi-professional team within the Hospital Trust.
This role involves assisting with all aspects of CT and MRI Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, supporting all staff participating in the delivery of a safe compassionate healthcare service. Within CT, the post holder will assist with interventional procedures biopsies and drainages as required and will be trained to perform intravenous cannulation on patients prior to their radiological examination. The role will also involve gaining knowledge of MRI safety in order to support the Radiographer team proficiently.
The role is primarily patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process.
You will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policies, at the discretion of qualified staff.
Hours of work: Participation in the 7-day service. Full time/ Part time, Bank holidays and Night shifts. 12.5 hour shifts primarily.
NNUH has a Flexible Working policy to support staff wellbeing and a family friendly work-life balance, so part time hours will be considered.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
Overview of Essential Responsibilities:
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to assist in the care and preparation of patients undergoing MRI examinations.
• Undertake the Trust MRI Induction and Training programme and maintain an agreed level of competence.
• Demonstrate competency, and complete assessments to become an MRI Authorised Personnel.
• To utilise own initiative as appropriate, and as part of the wider clinical team.
MRI Specific responsibilities:
• Complete MRI Safety lecture annually.
• Comply with MRI working practices, read and adhere to the MRI 1.5T & 3T Local Rules.
• Ability to respond appropriately in clinical emergencies with recognition of role and responsibility in emergency situations, ensuring compliance with MRI cardiac arrest and fire procedures.
• In conjunction with Radiographers, complete daily cleaning checks and fridge checks for all MR areas.
Patient care responsibilities
• Preparation and changing of patients in accordance to their examination.
• Chaperone patients to and from the MR environment, control areas and escort to other departments when necessary.
• To assist patients within the scan room prior to, during and after their scans.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Jun 2025
Opportunities have arisen within the CT and MRI Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) for Band 3 Radiology Department Assistants. This role will support the CT and MRI service within the current hospital site at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Cromer District Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
The Radiology department is within the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and provides diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatments across a range of specialties across the Trust.
The CT and MRI department provides a 7 day service which are busy, dynamic places to work, serving many specialties within the hospital and within the wider community.
Hours of work: Participation in the 7-day service. Full time/ Part time, Bank holidays and Night shifts. 12.5 hour shifts primarily.
NNUH has a Flexible Working policy to support staff wellbeing and a family friendly work-life balance, so part time hours will be considered.
Full and part time posts available
Interview date: 18th June 2025
The successful candidate will be flexible and have excellent communication skills, speaking with patients, colleagues and team members, and the wider multi-professional team within the Hospital Trust.
This role involves assisting with all aspects of CT and MRI Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, supporting all staff participating in the delivery of a safe compassionate healthcare service. Within CT, the post holder will assist with interventional procedures biopsies and drainages as required and will be trained to perform intravenous cannulation on patients prior to their radiological examination. The role will also involve gaining knowledge of MRI safety in order to support the Radiographer team proficiently.
The role is primarily patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process.
You will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policies, at the discretion of qualified staff.
Hours of work: Participation in the 7-day service. Full time/ Part time, Bank holidays and Night shifts. 12.5 hour shifts primarily.
NNUH has a Flexible Working policy to support staff wellbeing and a family friendly work-life balance, so part time hours will be considered.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
Overview of Essential Responsibilities:
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to assist in the care and preparation of patients undergoing MRI examinations.
• Undertake the Trust MRI Induction and Training programme and maintain an agreed level of competence.
• Demonstrate competency, and complete assessments to become an MRI Authorised Personnel.
• To utilise own initiative as appropriate, and as part of the wider clinical team.
MRI Specific responsibilities:
• Complete MRI Safety lecture annually.
• Comply with MRI working practices, read and adhere to the MRI 1.5T & 3T Local Rules.
• Ability to respond appropriately in clinical emergencies with recognition of role and responsibility in emergency situations, ensuring compliance with MRI cardiac arrest and fire procedures.
• In conjunction with Radiographers, complete daily cleaning checks and fridge checks for all MR areas.
Patient care responsibilities
• Preparation and changing of patients in accordance to their examination.
• Chaperone patients to and from the MR environment, control areas and escort to other departments when necessary.
• To assist patients within the scan room prior to, during and after their scans.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Jun 2025