Radiographic Department Assistant

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a full- or part-time CT & MRI Radiography Assistant at their Bournemouth site. The role involves assisting with patient care and preparation for scans, with no prior experience necessary as training will be provided. Successful candidates will benefit from development opportunities as they progress to Band 3 while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive training provided

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Awareness of working with patients.
• No prior experience required; healthcare skills an advantage.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and care of patients for CT and MRI scans.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients during their scans.
• Assist with clerical duties and use of departmental computer systems.

Skills

Computer skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Education

Literate and numerate

Job description

Job ref153-SP04569EmployerUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteRoyal Bournemouth HospitalTownBournemouthSalary£24,169 - £25,674 pa pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing08/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 2 (uplift to Band 3 after competencies met)

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Job overview

RADIOLOGY DIRECTORATE

CT & MRI SCANNER SUITE

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 hpw

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 on line using the NHS Jobs website.

For further information or to arrange and informal visit please contact Sarah Chinn on[email protected]

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 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Desirable criteria

Computer skills

Knowledge and Experience

Working with people

Demonstrate an awareness of what the role requires

Desirable criteria

Experience of hospital/care work

Evidence of teamwork

Interpersonal Skills & Attention to Detail

Good oral and written communication skills

Empathy for patient circumstances

Desirable criteria

Good attention to detail

Ability to prioritise / plan ahead / remain calm

Please note:

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.