Radiographic Department Assistant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Bournemouth is looking for a Radiographic Department Assistant for full-time or part-time roles. The position involves assisting patients undergoing CT and MRI scans, with no prior experience necessary as full training is provided. Candidates must exhibit good communication skills and empathy. Flexible working hours are available, covering shifts from 7 am to 8 pm.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic assistant to support patients during CT and MRI scans.
• No previous experience necessary; health care skills advantageous.
• Ability to work in an MRI environment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide reassurance and support to patients.
• Assist patients with changing and preparation for scans.
• Perform clerical duties and use departmental computer systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Literate and numerate

Job description

Overview

Radiographic Department Assistant – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Full time or Part time CT & MRI Radiography Assistant (Band 2–3)

Hours per week: 37.5 (full time) or no less than 22.5 hours per week

Worked flexibly over seven days, covering shifts from 7am to 8pm

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.

No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided, although skills in health care would be an advantage.

Whilst this will initially be a Band 2 position, following an introduction and training period of the first year, it will increase to Band 3 (see NHS AFC Payscales for more details).

Apply online using the NHS Jobs website.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sarah Chinn on [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The position will involve close patient contact and liaison with other staff within the scanning suite at RBH and the community scanner at the Health Sciences University in Boscombe. Duties are 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.

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 teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

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

Physical Requirements

• Be able to work within the MRI environment, i.e. have no pacemaker or other implanted metal devices that prevent entry to an area of strong magnetic fields
• Able to wear lead apron, move coils, operate detachable couch and work on feet for long periods

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate

Knowledge and Experience

• Working with people
• Demonstrate an awareness of what the role requires
• Experience of hospital/care work
• Evidence of teamwork

Interpersonal Skills & Attention to Detail

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Empathy for patient circumstances
• Ability to prioritise / plan ahead / remain calm

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust