Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £24,465 pa/pro rata (plus enhanced rate after 8pm) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/12/2025 23:59
Evening Radiographic Department Assistant
Band 2
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
The Emergency Department X-ray Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) works in the A&E X-ray Department undertaking various roles. Their main duties are:
1. Assisting patients prepare for their examination.
2. Porter patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs from the Emergency Department to the X-ray Department.
3. Explain procedures to patients, requiring empathy as some patients may be anxious, distressed and in significant pain.
4. Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including dealing with bodily fluids, i.e. assisting patients with vomit bowls and bedpans, etc.
5. Inputting and accessing data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and portering system.
6. Ensure the X-ray rooms are clean and prepared ready for the next examination and stock levels are maintained.
7. Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient examinations.
8. Assisting patients on and off examination tables from both wheel chairs and trolleys, following appropriate manual handling training.
You will be working closely with Radiographers and other Emergency Department Staff. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession, would be an advantage but full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The Part-Time shift rotation is as follows:
* Week 1 – Monday – Thursday 6.00pm - 10:30pm
* Week 2 – Friday – Sunday 6.00pm - 10:30pm
* Week 3 – Week off
In addition to the above working days the successful candidate will be expected to volunteer for additional duties to assist in covering annual leave and sickness.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 6th January 2026
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Literate & Numerate
* Basic computer skills
Experience/Technical
* Evidence of interest/experience in a caring role
* Evidence of teamwork
* Evidence of ability to multi‑task
* Able to communicate well with patients and staff
* Experience of hospital/care work
Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Paul List Job title ED Lead Radiographer Email address P.list@nhs.net Telephone number 0300 019 7134 Additional information Rachael Hillyard 0300 0198 4110. X-ray Clinical Lead.
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