Radiology Department Assistant

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Dover is seeking enthusiastic Radiology Assistants to assist with patient care during radiological procedures. The role includes supporting Radiographers, Nurses, and Radiologists, providing both clinical and administrative support. Candidates should have strong communication skills, work well in teams, and be able to converse effectively in English. Benefits include a relocation policy, parking options, and flexible working arrangements to support a work/life balance.

Benefits

Relocation policy

Parking available

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.
• Ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients undergoing CT procedures under supervision.
• Provide administrative assistance to ensure effective workflow.
• Work in all areas of the department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic Radiology Assistants to work within all modalities of Radiology assisting Radiographers, Nurses and Radiologists in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures and provide support to all health care professionals within the multi‑disciplinary team.

To assist in the care of patients undergoing CT procedures at Buckland with occasional rotation to William Harvey Radiology. Undertaking clinical procedures under supervision; contributing to patient care and safety whilst in the department.

A key element of the role is to provide administrative assistance to ensure effective work flow.

You will be required to work in all areas of the department.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team.

Working Hours

This post will include shifts between the hours of 8am – 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Employment Context

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Benefits and Support

We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates and parking is available at Trust sites, but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of the Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer‑facing roles.

Legal and Safety Requirements

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no‑smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

How to Apply

We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.