Radiology Assistant (18 hours per week)

Position Summary: 

The Radiology Assistant plays a central support role within Medica’s Ultrasound services. Working in a scheduled-care environment, the Radiology Assistant coordinates daily clinics, offers chaperone support, ensures safe and efficient patient flow, and supports sonographers and radiographers in delivering high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic services. 

The role has a strong focus on Infection Prevention & Control (IPC), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), governance, and data protection compliance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Clinic Coordination & Patient Flow 

• Coordinate daily ultrasound clinics to ensure efficient workflow. 

• Liaise with the administrative team regarding scheduling, delays, and clinic-related issues. 

• Escalate operational or clinical concerns promptly to the Clinical Lead or appropriate personnel. 

• Support service expansion initiatives, including new obstetric ultrasound service
   

Patient-Centred Care 

• Promote and consistently deliver a patient-centred approach in all interactions. 

• Verify patient identity and ensure all required documentation such as consent forms and infection control log books
  are completed. 

• Clearly explain procedures and provide reassurance, particularly to anxious or vulnerable patients. 

• Act as chaperone for intimate ultrasound examinations, ensuring dignity, privacy, and professional standards are upheld. 

• Assist with safe positioning and manual handling in accordance with training and policy. 

• Respond to and manage patient queries during clinics in a professional manner. 

 

Clinical Support 

• Assist sonographers and radiographers in completing daily ultrasound. 

• Prepare scanning rooms and ensure required equipment and consumables are available. 

• Follow probe decontamination protocols in line with IPC guidelines. 

• Maintain clinical environments to required hygiene and safety standards. 

• Identify and report equipment faults promptly. 

• Support safe opening and closing of the unit in accordance with operational procedures. 

Infection Prevention, Health & Safety & Governance 

• Adhere to and ensure all Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) policies and protocols are followed by staff. 

• Ensure Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards are maintained within the clinical area. 

• Monitor clinical stock levels and manage replenishment of consumables. 

• Complete incident reporting on EcoOnline and support implementation of learning outcomes. 

• Ensure events, risks, or near-misses are escalated appropriately. 

• Maintain compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. 

 

Data Protection & Administration 

• Ensure full GDPR compliance in handling patient data. 

• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records across RIS/PACS and associated systems. 

• Scan and process referrals and update examination information in clinical systems. 

 

Cross-Site & Service Support 

• Provide cross-cover services as required. 
• Support onboarding and training of new team members where appropriate. 

 

Hours: 18 hours per week