Radiology Department Assistant (RDA)
The closing date is 10 December 2025
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn is looking for hard working and enthusiastic individuals, to support the work of the Radiology Department; and to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound, X-ray examinations, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and CT.
The job is flexible and includes many varied aspects dependent on business need.
Please note that hours are worked within a 7-day service model.
Main duties of the job
* To assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology
* To assist with housekeeping duties e., cleaning specialist equipment.
* To assist Radiology staff, this is very wide ranging, but may include: helping move patients, beds, trolleys. Helping radiographers to undertake radiographic procedures, assisting with moving and handling and helping to prepare patients for their examinations.
* Helping book/cancel patient appointments as circumstances require
* To collect and return patients to parts of the hospital if/as
* Hours are worked on a 7 day service model and this may include night shifts.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined‑up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community‑based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award‑winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
* Educated to GCSE standard including English and Maths, Grades A-D (or equivalent)
* Care certificate
Experience
* Experience working with people/team
* Previous clinical experience in the NHS
Skills, abilities, and aptitude
* Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English language
* Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
* Can follow instructions and learn procedures
* Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
* Ability to work in a clinical environment
* BLS trained
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
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
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