Emergency Department X-ray Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth seeks an Emergency Department X-ray Radiographic Department Assistant. You will help patients prepare for X-ray exams, provide basic nursing duties, and ensure the X-ray rooms are maintained. With a flexible working schedule, successful candidates are expected to support the department during peak times, including weekends. This role calls for empathy and commitment to patient care while working in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist and comfort patients during their examination.
• Experience with basic nursing duties, including dealing with bodily fluids.
• Familiarity with hospital computer systems for data input.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparing for X-ray examinations.
• Porter patients to and from the Emergency Department.
• Ensure cleanliness and readiness of X-ray rooms.

Skills

Empathy

Basic nursing duties

Data entry

Manual handling

Job description

The Emergency Department X-ray Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) works in the A&E X‑ray Department undertaking various roles.

• Assisting patients prepare for their examination.
• Porter patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs from the Emergency Department to the X‑ray Department.
• Explain procedures to patients, requiring empathy as some patients may be anxious, distressed and in significant pain.
• Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including dealing with bodily fluids, i.e. assisting patients with vomit bowls and bedpans, etc.
• Inputting and accessing data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and portering system.
• Ensure the X‑ray rooms are clean and prepared ready for the next examination and stock levels are maintained.
• Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient examinations.
• Assisting patients on and off examination tables from both wheel chairs and trolleys, following appropriate manual handling training.

Shift Schedule

• 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.

Location & Interview

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 6th January 2026

About the Trust

University Hospitals Dorset is a three‑site acute trust with university hospital status through its partnership with Bournemouth University. We employ some 10,000 staff and have an annual budget of £730m. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

We are proud to be a diverse workforce and welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. Our active staff network groups include the Women’s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group. We are signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all 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.