Radiology Department Assistant

Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team and develop new skills in the world of Radiology. The successful candidate will involve working on a rota, with extended days and weekends. You will support the work of the Radiology Department to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound and CT. We have a new state of the art Emergency Department which opened in April 2019 with dedicated DR X Ray rooms, Ultrasound and a CT scanner. The successful applicant will be expected to rotate into this area from the main X-Ray department, US and CT. This is a rotational post between the newly opening Slough Community Diagnostic Centre at Upton, Wexham Park Hospital (Slough), Heatherwood Elective Centre (Ascot), St Mark's Hospital (Maidenhead) and King Edward's VII Hospital (Windsor). Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job To assist in all aspects of patient care with in the Radiology department. To assist with housekeeping duties i.e. cleaning specialist equipment. To make up slides of biopsy samples for microscopic examination by Histology / Pathology. To work cross-site between Wexham Park hospital in Slough, Heatherwood Hospital Ascot , King Edwards VII in Windsor and St Marks in Maidenhead as and when required. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £26,618 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-JLM708 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Street Slough SL2 4HL United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Job Specification for full details, some of the key tasks will include: To maintain privacy and dignity of all patients in the department. To ensure patient care needs are recognised and addressed while in Radiology department e.g.: reassurance, toilet requirements To assists patients with undressing and preparation for Radiological examinations. To act as a chaperone for patients as required. To clean radiological equipment as per departmental procedures. To assist patients and staff with the specific tests and examinations carried out in the Radiology department. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Job Specification for full details, some of the key tasks will include: To maintain privacy and dignity of all patients in the department. To ensure patient care needs are recognised and addressed while in Radiology department e.g.: reassurance, toilet requirements To assists patients with undressing and preparation for Radiological examinations. To act as a chaperone for patients as required. To clean radiological equipment as per departmental procedures. To assist patients and staff with the specific tests and examinations carried out in the Radiology department.