Radiology Department Assistant

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiology Department Assistant at Southampton General Hospital to support imaging teams and provide patient care in a busy NHS environment. This permanent role offers opportunities for development within the radiology department.

You will assist radiographers and sonographers during imaging procedures, ensure infection control, manage equipment, and contribute to safe patient care and administrative tasks in a cohesive,

Responsibilities

• Provide support during diagnostic imaging examinations.
• Communicate with radiographic, medical and nursing staff during examinations.
• Comply with Infection Control and Prevention standards of the Trust, and ensure mandatory training is completed.
• Ensure safe patient care and welfare by assessment and monitoring.
• Assist in imaging procedures involving preparation of sterile equipment and handling of body fluids.
• Use aseptic technique to lay trolleys for imaging procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of contrast media when necessary to the radiological examination.
• Carry out front line patient care for patients undergoing imaging procedures.
• Initiate basic life support when required.
• Moving and handling of patients including the handling of spinally compromised patients and equipment.
• Rotate to other sections of the Care Group where necessary to ensure continuation of essential services, within the boundaries of expertise, on an exceptional basis e.g. Major Incident, Hospital Incident.
• Be able to communicate with all people of all ages, abilities and cultures including the seriously ill.
• Undertake admin function such as data entry onto the Radiology Information System and using the portering system as required.

Job description

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-CL180826

Site: Southampton General Hospital

Town: Southampton

Closing: 10/09/2026

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Radiology Department Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

About this role

As part of our team, you will assist Sonographers, Radiographers, Healthcare scientists, Radiologists, and speciality registrars during imaging procedures, and will provide support and care for patients undergoing examinations.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

1. To provide support during diagnostic imaging examinations.

2. Communicate with and support radiographic, medical and nursing staff during the examination of patients.

3. Comply with Infection Control and Prevention standards of the Trust, and ensure mandatory training is completed.

4. Ensure safe patient care and welfare by assessment and monitoring.

5. To provide support for imaging procedures involving preparation of sterile equipment and handling of body fluids.

6. Use aseptic technique to lay trolleys for imaging procedures.

7. Assist in the preparation of contrast media when necessary to the radiological examination.

8. Carry out front line patient care for patients undergoing imaging procedures.

9. Initiate basic life support when required.

10. Moving and handling of patients including the handling of spinally compromised patients and equipment.

11. Rotate to other sections of the Care Group where necessary to ensure continuation of essential services, within the boundaries of expertise, on an exceptional basis e.g. Major Incident, Hospital Incident.

12. Personally aspire to maintain high ethical and professional standards in attitude at work.

13. Using own initiative, deal with front line conflict or dispute with patients and /or carers, anxious about their condition and its consequences or the equipment and examination required.

14. Report adverse incidents for advice or intervention by senior staff as appropriate.

15. Ensure a clean and hygienic working environment.

16. With training, assist in maintaining agreed stock levels of consumables.

17. Assist in the collection and return of patients to wards or departments when required.

18. Ensure adherence to hospital policies when dealing with bodily fluids and infectious linen, undertaking timely cleaning of static and personal safety equipment.

19. Be able to communicate with all people of all ages, abilities and cultures including the seriously ill.

20. Undertake admin function such as data entry onto the Radiology Information System and using the portering system as required.

21. To undertake additional duties, within scope of practice, as required.

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