Radiographic Assistant CT & MRI | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiographic Assistant CT & MRI to assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing CT and MRI scans. The role involves close patient contact and liaison with staff in the scanning suite and other departments.

No previous experience is required as full training is provided; the post starts at NHS Band 2 and can progress to Band 3 once competencies are reached. Shifts cover 7am to 8pm with flexible rota.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided.
• Health care experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing CT and MRI scans.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients.
• Assist patients to change and prepare for CT and MRI scans.
• IV cannulation.
• Clerical duties and use of the departmental computer systems.

Job description

Radiographic Assistant CT & MRI | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The CT & MRI scanner department are looking for an enthusiastic assistant to assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing CT and MRI scans.

The position will involve close patient contact and liaison with other staff within the scanning suite and other departments. The duties are very varied, and will include providing reassurance and support to patients, assisting patients to change, assisting with preparation for CT and MRI scans, IV cannulation, some clerical duties and use of the departmental computer systems.

No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided, although skills in health care would be an advantage. The post will be NHS Band 2 to start with, progressing to Band 3 once competencies have been reached, though a commencement at Band 3 is possible if candidates already possess the necessary skills / experience.

Rota:Hours to be worked flexibly over seven days, covering shifts from 7am to 8pm

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and the community CT scanner in Boscombe HSU.

Interview Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust