Radiographic Department Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Radiographic Department Assistant for its Imaging department in Haywards Heath. The role involves supporting patient flow, performing cannulation, and assisting with various imaging procedures within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 2/3 NVQ or equivalent in Health & Social Care and relevant healthcare experience. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, and emphasizes compassion and empathy in patient care.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme for staff

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal development around equalities issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Assist with patient preparation and screening.
• Participate in delivering holistic care.

Skills

Relevant healthcare experience

Ability to perform intravenous cannulation

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Radiographic Department Assistant

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are looking for a caring individual with (or working towards) a NVQ Level 2/3 or Health & Social Care qualification. You will be joining a busy Imaging department providing scans and x‑ray examinations for the Emergency Department, In‑patient and Out‑patients services. You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team including radiographers and radiologists. We are looking for someone to support with patient flow and to cannulate patients. The role is varied and requires evening and weekend working. You will be based at Princess Royal Hospital, and on rare occasions may be required to work at other Trust sites.

Main duties of the job

The Radiography Department Assistant (RDA) is expected to actively participate as a member of the Imaging team and is responsible for contributing towards the smooth and efficient running of the department, particularly in the areas of CT and Fluoroscopy.

The RDA will assist the radiographers, radiologists and nurses in giving individualised care to the patients. They will cannulate patients and assist with operational flow of the department.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Job responsibilities

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

• To maintain confidentiality of all information obtained on patients or via clinical access.
• Participate as a member of the department team providing the highest standard of holistic care and ensuring effective communication with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Correctly identifying and preparing patients for the appropriate procedure, including adequate screening for patient safety.
• To be prepared to be flexible in shift patterns and to work evenings and weekends.
• To be competent (after training) in performing intravenous cannulation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Relevant healthcare experience
• Quality of Application and Supporting Information

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)