Radiology Department Assistant

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 2 Radiology Assistant, providing essential support in imaging services. You will work closely with patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality patient care while managing clerical tasks. Flexible working arrangements are promoted, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS car lease schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring profession.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class radiology services.
• Support consultants and radiographers.
• Undertake clerical duties within the department.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above)

NVQ Level 2

Tools

Trust PAS computer system

Job description

Employer: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Town: Doncaster

Salary: £24,169 Pro Rata Per Annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 18/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 2

Job overview

The Radiology Service is building a new and exciting future for its imaging services. You will be joining a team offering clinical cross-site support, providing the highest quality patient-focused care. Your role involves dealing with patients, the public, and staff at all levels. You will support radiology staff, including radiographers and radiologists, which involves working with patients who may be very ill or distressed, so good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. To maintain patient flow, you may also undertake clerical duties within the department.

You will need to work flexibly, participating in an extended 7-day service, including out-of-hours and bank holidays on a rota basis. The role involves various imaging modalities and is primarily based at Bassetlaw Hospital, with potential travel to other sites.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent, proven computer experience, and good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Main duties of the job

• Provide first-class and effective radiology services working with a motivated team.
• Undertake clinical support tasks as required by the clinical lead.
• Support consultants and radiographers in the clinical environment.
• Provide administrative support, including documentation of blood results, using various IT systems, and possibly reception and other duties.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving over 440,000 people across three main hospital sites. We promote flexible working arrangements and are committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. Benefits include extensive learning opportunities, NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, health and wellbeing support, NHS car lease schemes, and discounts on various services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. Successful applicants will need to present original certificates of qualifications listed as essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from those requiring a Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Eligibility can be checked via UK Visas and Immigration. Note: from April 9, 2025, sponsorship for band 2 & 3 roles will no longer be available.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in a caring profession

Desirable

• Experience with Trust PAS computer system
• Reception duties
• Experience working within the NHS
• Experience in a medical or office environment

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) or NVQ Level 2

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and relatives
• Team player
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients with barriers (language, deafness, learning difficulties)
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Deal with patients sensitively and compassionately, especially when delivering bad news

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All correspondence will be sent via email. If offered the job, your information will be entered into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Applying authorizes the Trust to verify NHS service details via ESR if appointed.

The Trust reserves the right to close the advert early if there are many applicants. We are committed to equality and encourage applications from all community sectors. All employment is subject to NHS checks, including identity, eligibility, references, qualifications, DBS, and occupational health. The DBS check charge will be passed to successful candidates, payable in two installments.

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Applicant requirements

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the DBS.