Radiology Department Assistant

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Maidstone is recruiting for a key role within the radiology department. This position involves supporting radiographers and nurses in patient care, managing administrative tasks, and assisting in minor medical procedures. Candidates must be flexible with shifts, including nights and weekends. The Trust values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits including annual leave and pension contributions. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the health service in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Responsibilities

• Support radiographers, sonographers, radiologists, and nurses in caring for patients.
• Register patients on the Radiology computer system.
• Assist Radiographers with patient transfer.
• Chaperone patients and assist in minor procedures.
• Complete clerical duties and corporate trust induction.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Basic patient care

Flexibility

Organisational astuteness

Ability to multi-task and prioritise work

Good IT and administrative skills

Ability to work within a team

Use of initiative and work autonomously

Patient confidentiality

Job description

The radiology department is recruiting for a pivotal role within the radiology team working across the various radiology modalities including Ultrasound. The successful candidate will have direct patient contact as well as liaising with clinical personnel throughout the hospital.

The role involves working a combination of shifts including weekends, overnight and bank holidays, to assist the Radiology service throughout the week, weekend and overnight. Therefore, you will require flexibility with your working pattern to be able to fully participate in this roster.

The main tasks of the post will be to support the radiographers, sonographers, radiologists and nurses in caring for patients, register the patients on the Radiology computer system and assist the Radiographers with transfer of patients if no porters are available. There will be some clerical duties but training will be given for all aspects of the post.

Clinical tasks include chaperoning patients, cannulation, patient observations and assisting in minor procedures performed under imaging guidance. Competencies and training for this will be provided.

New members of staff will find themselves welcomed into a vibrant and friendly department that has an attitude of inclusivity. We have an active social group comprising staff from all Bands who meet regularly to socialise after the stresses of the day.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

If sponsorship is required, applicants must check to ensure they meet the full eligibility criteria before applying. For further details, please refer to the government website.

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Key skills and qualifications:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic patient care.
• Flexibility.
• Organisational astuteness.
• An ability to multi‑task and prioritise work.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• An ability to work within a team.
• To use initiative and work autonomously when required.
• Patient confidentiality is essential to this role.