Interventional Radiology - HCA | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L9 7AL |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7643882/287-DTC-1-26 |
Summary
Band 3 - Interventional Radiology HCA (SeniorRadiographic Department Assistant)
The Interventional Radiology (IR) department at Aintree has a vacancy for a band 3 HCA for a full time post.
This role will involve working in the whole IR department including the CT and Ultrasound areas.
This job role involves wearing lead aprons and assisting in patient transfers within and outside of the IR department.
The job role will include pre andpost-procedure care, aiding interventional staff in patient care throughout the whole patient journey.
The job role involves working in all areas of the Aintree IR assisting in all elements of patient care including patient procedures and recovery care (inc NEWs). IR procedures are often carried out with x-ray guidance therefore staff must wear lead aprons (PPE) during these cases
This role involves cannulation and venopuncture within the the IR department and also the IR clinic setting.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page.
To carry out all required forms of care with direct supervision
Tomaintain a high standard of patient care, assisting in the provision of optimum safety
Report to medical staff on condition of patient
To assist the Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff working in the interventional area.
To liaise and co-operate with other members of the multidisciplinary Directorate team
To maintain an up to date knowledge of all Radiological procedures
Responsible for performing stock control for the interventional area.
Assist in ensuring all equipment is maintained in working condition and used in a proper manner
Ensure confidentiality of patients records at all times
The post holder will also perform any duties delegated to them by the IR team
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Mar 2026