Radiology Department Assistant (RDA)

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; North End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North End is looking for enthusiastic individuals to support the Radiology Department. The role involves assisting in patient care and various radiological procedures. Key responsibilities include helping with patient appointments and housekeeping duties. Benefits include flexible working, access to counseling services, and participation in diverse staff networks. Join us to contribute to improving patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Free counselling service

NHS Pension scheme

Access to Wagestream – instant wage access

Qualifications

• Minimum level of computer literacy for day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology.
• Assist with housekeeping duties, such as cleaning specialist equipment.
• Help radiographers to undertake radiographic procedures.
• Help book and cancel patient appointments as needed.
• Collect and return patients to parts of the hospital.

Job description

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn is looking for hard working and enthusiastic individuals, to support the work of the Radiology Department; and to assist Radiologists and Radiographers in performing a range of Radiological procedures, including Ultrasound, X-ray examinations, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and CT. The job is flexible and includes many varied aspects dependent on business need. Please note that hours are worked within a 7‑day service model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of patient care within the Radiology.
• Assist with housekeeping duties e.g. cleaning specialist equipment.
• Assist Radiology staff in a very wide range of activities, such as helping to move patients, beds and trolleys.
• Help radiographers to undertake radiographic procedures, assist with moving and handling and help prepare patients for their examinations.
• Help book and cancel patient appointments as circumstances require.
• Collect and return patients to parts of the hospital where necessary.
• Work on a 7‑day service model which may include night shifts.
• Admin & clerical staff may be required to act as loggists for a major incident.
• All staff must have a minimum level of computer literacy for day‑to‑day work.

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper‑based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined‑up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community‑based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award‑winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• NHS Pension scheme
• Access to Wagestream – an app‑based service that provides instant earned wage access

Support & Diversity

• Support and advice for staff affected by either Peri‑Menopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include: Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks. We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.