East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Radiology Department Assistant
The closing date is 26 May 2026
We are looking for enthusiastic Radiology Assistants to work within all modalities of Radiology assisting Radiographers, Nurses and Radiologists in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures and provide support to all health care professionals within the multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. This post will include shifts between the hours of 8am - 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures. Undertaking clinical procedures under supervision; contributing to patient care and safety whilst in the department. A key element of the role is to provide care and assistance to ensure effective work flow.
Contribute to a positive patient / service user experience within the radiology department.
Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to Infection control policies.
Ensuring at all times to maintain the patients Privacy, Dignity and Confidentiality.
Acting as a support to colleagues, patients and their relatives in a busy department, whilst managing demands on your time and contributing towards an environment of cohesive and effective team work.
Person Specification
Clinical skills and experience
* Experience working with the general public
* Experience of working within a team in a healthcare setting
* Demonstrates patient focused approach and understanding of Radiology environment
* Computer Literate
* Experience of working in a hospital/care environment
* Previous NHS experience
Personal/professional attributes
* Basic IT skills
* Organisational and time management skills
* Literacy and numeracy skills
* Able to interpret written data
* Able to develop good relationships with other members of the team
* Ability to multi-task
* Able to perform observations of vital signs
* Cannulation Skills
* Clinical skills
* HLS
* Able to operate computerised technology
Qualifications and training
* Educated to GCSE level with A-C grades in English and Maths or equivalent
* NVQ 2 Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)
Other requirements
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
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.
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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