Clinical Radiology Department Assistant

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Clinical Radiology Department Assistant. This role offers a dynamic environment where each day brings new challenges, allowing you to make a real difference in patient care. You will support radiographic staff, assist in diagnostic procedures, and ensure a high standard of care with state-of-the-art imaging technology. With a commitment to personal development and flexible working arrangements, this is an ideal opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

In-house Training

Annual Performance Reviews

Work-life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in patient care or healthcare training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas and equipment for procedures.
• Assist radiologists and explain procedures to patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Healthcare Training

Tools

CT Scanners

MRI Scanners

Ultrasound Equipment

Fluoroscopy

Job description

We are recruiting for a Clinical Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The post is based at the Lister Hospital and will include a rotation to all sites within the Trust (except Mount Vernon).

Each day can be different, making this an ideal opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic individual to enter the healthcare service.

All mandatory training will be provided, with opportunities to broaden your skills through in-house training.

Annual performance reviews and appraisals will support your personal development within the department.

You will work with minimal supervision and must be adaptable in your working practices.

Some evening and weekend shifts will be required.

The department features state-of-the-art imaging equipment, including CT scanners, MRI scanners, ultrasound rooms, fluoroscopy, dexa, nuclear medicine, angiography, and general radiology units.

Our core values are:

• Include
• Respect
• Improve

We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role.

Your responsibilities will include preparing treatment areas and equipment, supporting radiographic staff in diagnostic procedures, assisting with special investigations and interventions, and monitoring patients.

You will explain procedures to patients, act as a chaperone as needed, and assist radiologists during specialised procedures, maintaining sterile techniques and accurate documentation.

We are proud of our wide range of services across hospitals including The Lister Hospital, New QEII, Hertford County, and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. Our staff and patients are at the heart of our ongoing transformation to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust.

We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to work-life balance, considering all requests carefully.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information about this role.