MRI Radiology Department Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

We have a vacancy for an MRI Radiology Department Assistant to join the team at Northwick Park Hospital and across the sites.

We are looking for someone who is able to work under pressure, assist radiologists and sonographers undertaking diagnostic examinations, provide care for the patient whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment and support a high quality clerical and clinical support service when required to the radiology department.When making your application for this role, in the supporting statement you must first tell us in no more than 100 words why you would be suitable for this role.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the continuity of an efficient MRI service.

To coordinate patients arriving in the MRI department and work with the Superintendent and porters to ensure timely and organised arrival of in-patients to the MRI department.

To be the first point of contact for patients and for their care.

Ensure MRI safety is always maintained for staff, patients and visitors.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of High Cost Area

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8623DG

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital and Cross Site, Harrow, HA1 3UJ

Job description Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education Essential

• Good general education
• GCSE
• NVQ 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• A Level
• Relevant course
• Relevant training

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Previous experience in a health care environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential

• Basic knowledge of computer systems.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to undertake I.V cannulation
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Northwick Park Hospital and Cross Site, Harrow, HA1 3UJ

Employer's website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk