Imaging Department Assistant

Job summary An exciting opportunity exists for an imaging department assistant to work in the Radiology Department at Alder Hey to cover a maternity leave. The post holder will cover a 9 month fixed term contract for 3 days per week. We are looking for a friendly, supportive, hard working assistant who will enjoy the challenges of working in a busy department, coming into contact with a wide range of patients, families and medical teams. Main duties of the job To work as part of the team in Ultrasound, to provide support and assistance to the ultrasonographers and radiologists to ensure that the high standard of service currently provided is maintained and improved. About us One of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility. Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies. We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters. Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 411-DIA-26-8292806 Job locations Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities within the Ultrasound Department in Radiology. Administration and clerical support as and when required. Data entry and accurate record keeping, as required. E.g. The hospital information system (Meditech) and the Radiology Information System (CRIS). To assist with daily cleaning and visual checks on Ultrasound equipment. Dealing with telephone enquiries. Preparation of the patient for the examination. Monitoring and replenishing stock. Actively communicate between staff, patients and families within the department. Offer support to patients and their families when required. The practice and promotion of Health and Safety procedures in line with all the current Rules and Regulations. The health and safety of yourself, colleagues and patients are every employees responsibility. To safeguard and maintain patient confidentiality. To be aware of, and comply with, the Trust and departmental Policies and Procedures. To be aware and vigilant, in respect of security matters, and to report any breach of security to the appropriate manager. Job description Job responsibilities within the Ultrasound Department in Radiology. Administration and clerical support as and when required. Data entry and accurate record keeping, as required. E.g. The hospital information system (Meditech) and the Radiology Information System (CRIS). To assist with daily cleaning and visual checks on Ultrasound equipment. Dealing with telephone enquiries. Preparation of the patient for the examination. Monitoring and replenishing stock. Actively communicate between staff, patients and families within the department. Offer support to patients and their families when required. The practice and promotion of Health and Safety procedures in line with all the current Rules and Regulations. The health and safety of yourself, colleagues and patients are every employees responsibility. To safeguard and maintain patient confidentiality. To be aware of, and comply with, the Trust and departmental Policies and Procedures. To be aware and vigilant, in respect of security matters, and to report any breach of security to the appropriate manager.