Radiology Department Assistant | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Radiography Department Assistant to support diagnostic imaging examinations. The role involves patient care, communication with medical staff, and compliance with infection control procedures. Ideal candidates should demonstrate effective communication, basic life support skills, and a commitment to high standards. This opportunity within a supportive radiography team offers a unique chance to contribute to patient welfare and departmental efficiency. The application deadline is December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to patient care.
• Ability to manage documentation and administrative tasks.
• Experience communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide support during diagnostic imaging examinations.
• Communicate with radiographic, medical, and nursing staff.
• Ensure safe patient care and welfare by assessment and monitoring.
• Assist in preparation of sterile equipment and handling of body fluids.
• Carry out front line patient care for patients undergoing imaging procedures.

Skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Basic life support

Infection control compliance

Aseptic technique

Job description

Job Overview

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

Team & Facilities

We are looking for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team of Radiography Department Assistants. The UHS Radiography team comprises radiographers, RDAs and RAPs working across Main X‑ray, Emergency X‑ray and Royal South Hants X‑ray departments. Main X‑ray provides general, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography with three DR X‑ray rooms, two state‑of‑the‑art digital fluoroscopy rooms and a fleet of DR mobiles, plus an Xograph DR Dental Imaging room. Emergency X‑ray delivers adult and paediatric trauma radiography for the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre, plus emergency and general theatre imaging, with three DR X‑ray rooms and a fleet of DR mobiles. Royal South Hants X‑ray is a satellite unit near the city centre, providing imaging for adult outpatient clinics and GP referrals.

Responsibilities

• To provide support during diagnostic imaging examinations.
• Communicate with and support radiographic, medical and nursing staff during the examination of patients.
• 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.
• To provide support for 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.
• Personally aspire to maintain high ethical and professional standards in attitude at work.
• Using own initiative, deal with front line conflict or dispute with patients and/or carers, anxious about their condition and their consequences or the equipment and examination required.
• Report adverse incidents for advice or intervention by senior staff as appropriate.
• Ensure a clean and hygienic working environment.
• With training, assist in maintaining agreed stock levels of consumables.
• Assist in the collection and return of patients to wards or departments when required.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies when dealing with bodily fluids and infectious linen, undertaking timely cleaning of static and personal safety equipment.
• 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.
• To undertake additional duties, within scope of practice, as required.

Qualifications & Skills

Seeking a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong commitment to patient care, infection control compliance, aseptic technique, basic life support, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to manage equipment, documentation and administrative tasks within the radiography department.

Legal & Diversity Statement

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.