Radiology Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£26,666
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport, NP20 6ZE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	7 Aug 2026

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Summary

Overall Responsibilities Patient Care Welcome, identify, and prepare patients for radiology and cardiology procedures. Explain procedures within the scope of the role and answer routine patient questions. Obtain and document relevant clinical history to support imaging requests. Assess patients for mobility, communication and additional support needs. Assist patients before, during, and after examinations, ensuring comfort, dignity, and privacy. Monitor patients during and following procedures, escalating concerns promptly. Recognise signs of patient deterioration and initiate appropriate emergency procedures. Radiology Support Prepare imaging rooms and equipment for examinations. Assist radiographers and radiologists during: General X-ray examinations, Fluoroscopy procedures, CT examinations, Ultrasound procedures (where appropriate), Interventional radiology procedures. Position patients under the direction of registered staff. Assist with the safe transfer and handling of patients. Support infection prevention and control measures. Maintain stock levels and prepare consumables for procedures. Cardiology Support Perform resting 12-lead ECGs. Fit and remove ambulatory ECG (Holter) monitors. Fit and remove ambulatory blood pressure monitors. Prepare patients for echocardiography and exercise tolerance testing. Assist cardiac physiologists, nurses, or cardiologists during diagnostic procedures. Clinical Observations Record baseline observations as required, including: Blood pressure, Pulse, Respiratory rate, Oxygen saturation, Temperature. Document findings accurately in patient records. Escalate abnormal observations according to local policy. Infection Prevention and Safety Clean and disinfect clinical equipment between patients. Prepare examination rooms in accordance with infection prevention protocols. Adhere to radiation protection regulations and local rules. Correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE). Safely manage clinical waste and sharps. Clinical Administration Verify patient identity using approved identification procedures. Ensure consent processes have been completed where appropriate. Accurately enter patient information into Compucare, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), cardiology information systems, and electronic patient records. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with data protection legislation and local policies. Communication Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team. Liaise with radiographers, radiologists, cardiac physiologists, nurses, and ward staff to facilitate effective patient care. Provide reassurance to anxious or vulnerable patients. Professional Responsibilities Work with the scope of competence and seek support when required. Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development. Maintain professional standards in line with organisational policies. Participate in clinical audits, service improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities. Health and Safety Comply with manual handling policies and use appropriate moving and handling equipment. Follow radiation safety regulations and local rules. Report incidents, near misses, and clinical risks using the organisations reporting system.

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