About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated MRI Radiology Assistant to support the delivery of a safe, efficient, and high-quality MRI service. This patient-facing role involves welcoming and supporting patients throughout their MRI journey, assisting MRI radiographers with patient preparation, MRI safety processes, administrative duties, and departmental operations.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist with MRI safety screening, maintain accurate patient records, support clinic administration, and help ensure a positive patient experience. Following appropriate training and competency assessment, the post holder will also perform intravenous cannulation for contrast-enhanced MRI examinations and support contrast imaging procedures.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a patient-centred approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Previous healthcare, radiology, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached job description:
Patient care and support MRI safety screening and compliance Intravenous cannulation and contrast imaging support Patient scheduling and MRI post-processing support Departmental and clinical support Teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centred care Willingness to work in multiple modalities i.e. CT Care Certificate and cannulation training preferred
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a patient-centred approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Previous healthcare, radiology, or customer service experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Care Cerificate Cannulation Training
Desirable
GCSE's or equivalent
Knowledge Desirable
Understanding of Radiology and Healthcare Working knowledge of Radiology Computer literate
Experience Desirable
Previous experience in Healthcare Previous experience in Radiology
Skills Essential
Good communication skills Good organisation skills Problem solving and attention to detail Ability to assist with moving and handling
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)