Radiology Department Assistant – MRI | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in England is inviting applications for a position in the Radiology department. The role involves assisting Radiographers, Nurses, and Radiologists with patient care during radiological procedures. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and be team-oriented. Shifts will vary, including weekends and bank holidays. This is a fulfilling opportunity offered by a well-regarded trust focused on outstanding patient care and staff development.

Benefits

Staff training and development

Support schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical colleagues.
• Experience in providing patient care and administrative assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures.
• Provide administrative support to ensure effective workflow.
• Contribute to patient care and safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are inviting applications from an enthusiastic Individual to work within all imaging modalities in Radiology department, 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.

Applicants must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. This post will include shifts between the hours of 8am – 8pm over 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

To assist in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures; across multiple modalities. 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 within the service.

You will be required to work collaboratively with other clinical colleagues in all areas within Radiology to support inter‑department staffing demand. For further reading please refer to Job description.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.

We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.