Radiology Department Assistant

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Winchester is looking for a Radiography Department Assistant to support the Radiology staff. Responsibilities include assisting patients during imaging, stock management, and data entry. This role offers full-time variable shifts and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, promoting a high-quality service for patients.

Benefits

Complete training

Supportive team

Shift flexibility

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.
• Willingness to engage with vaccination policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient preparation for imaging.
• Chaperone during examinations.
• Stock ordering and cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Manual handling

Aseptic technique

Job description

Overview

Role Description: The candidate will work in the Radiology Department, with the opportunity to rotate through Plain Film, MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology. This role involves assisting patient preparation for their imaging such as helping them to change and manual handling on to the examination tables. The Radiography Department Assistant will chaperone during examinations such as ultrasound, cannulate, perform basic aseptic technique and clinical observations, stock ordering and clean the equipment. They will use hospital IT systems to input and record data. This is an important role supporting the Radiology staff to provide a high quality service in a department with a large number of patients seen each day.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient preparation for imaging, including helping patients change and manual handling onto examination tables.
• Chaperone during examinations (e.g., ultrasound).
• Cannulate, perform basic aseptic technique and clinical observations as required.
• Stock ordering and cleaning of equipment; maintain stock and supply levels.
• Use hospital IT systems to input and record data.
• Support Radiology staff to provide high quality service in a busy department.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Attributes for the job and commitment to equality and diversity as part of recruitment.
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in English (as part of the selection process).
• Willingness to engage with vaccination policies as part of patient safety considerations.
• Flexible and part-time working will be considered; full-time with variable shifts is possible.

Additional Information

Information about the Trust and this role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications are submitted through the preferred recruitment system (Trac). All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. This vacancy may close before the listed closing date. The Trust values: CARE (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage). Working hours: Full time - variable shifts. Benefits include complete training, joining a friendly, supportive Radiology team, and seven-day working with shift flexibility. Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital and the satellite department at Andover War Memorial Hospital; main demand in CT, MR and US.