Evening Radiographic Department Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Bournemouth seeks an Evening Radiographic Department Assistant to support the Emergency Department. With part-time evening shifts, the role includes assisting patients, performing basic nursing duties, and ensuring X-ray rooms are prepared. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and some experience in a caring role is preferred. Training will be provided for all necessary tasks.

Qualifications

• Evidence of interest/experience in a caring role is preferred.
• Experience in hospital/care work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparation and movement for examinations.
• Perform basic nursing duties and care for patients, including handling bodily fluids.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in X-ray rooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Teamwork

Education

Literate & Numerate

Basic computer skills

Job description

Evening Radiographic Department Assistant

The closing date is 18 December 2025

The Emergency Department X-ray Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) works in the A&E X-ray Department undertaking various roles. Their main duties are:

• 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.

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

About us

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.

Job 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 team work
• Evidence of ability to multi-task
• Able to communicate well with patients and staff
• Experience of hospital/care work

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 a year pa/pro rata (plus enhanced rate after 8pm)