Radiology Department Assistant | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Radiology Department Assistant to provide support for patients undergoing radiology examinations. This role entails assisting radiographic and clinical staff with duties such as patient care and documentation. Applicants should have at least 6 months of relevant experience and hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. This is a full-time position with varied shifts across the week, offering numerous staff benefits and psychological support services.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role in a Health or Social Care Environment.
• Possession of NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable alternative Level 2 Qualification.
• Good communication skills with a sympathetic approach to patients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Support patients undergoing varied radiology examinations to alleviate anxiety.
• Assist with pre and post-procedure care required by all patients.
• Assist with cleaning tasks, errands and general duties in clinical areas.
• Help with patients’ personal clinical care and safe positioning.
• Support radiographers by entering and updating patient documentation.
• Maintain efficient and timely patient flow in Radiology.

Skills

Good communication skills

Sympathetic approach to patients

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Alternative Level 2 Qualification

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Radiology Department Assistant to assist radiographic, nursing and medical staff with clinical and administrative duties working a combination of 9-5, 8-4, 12-8 and 8-8 duties Monday to Sunday.

Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months experience (current) in a similar role in a Health or Social Care Environment. Possession of NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 2 Qualification will be an advantage.

Good communication skills with a sympathetic approach to patients and carers are also essential.

Previous applicant need not apply again

Working 9-5, 8-4, 12-8 and 8-8 (45 minute break - 11.25 hour duty, 30 min break on 7.5 hours) on a rota basis covering Monday to Sunday. Full time hours are available.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for patients undergoing varied radiology examinations to allay anxiety; observe and monitor patients awaiting scans reporting any changes in patient’s condition.
• Assist with pre and post-procedure care required by all patients.
• Assist with cleaning tasks, errands and general duties appropriate to all clinical areas.
• Assist with patients’ personal clinical care, assist with the safe positioning and transferring of patients to the procedural table/couches.
• Support radiographers by entering and updating patient documentation and records, utilising the computerised information systems when required and assisting in clerical duties such as answering the phone and accurately relaying messages as appropriate.
• RDA supports the flow within Radiology, allowing radiographers to maintain efficient and timely lists.

Benefits

• A wide range of staff benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• All staff have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from only £50 a year.

Other Information

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This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025