Radiology Healthcare Assistant

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution is seeking a reliable clinical and administrative assistant to join the Radiology Team. The role involves supporting patients during procedures, assisting Radiographers, and managing administrative duties. Candidates should have qualifications in health and social care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. This part-time position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per year pro rata, based at Kettering General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Educated to National Level 2 / GCSE or equivalent in numeracy and literacy.
• Standard knowledge of healthcare procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and supporting them during procedures.
• Assisting Radiographers and preparing equipment.
• Maintaining the appointment diary and managing patient queries.
• Participating in contamination monitoring and fire officer training.

Skills

Clear communication

Effective documentation

Autonomous work

Basic nursing care

Adaptability

Education

NVQ3 in health and social care or equivalent

Numeracy and literacy to National Level 2 / GCSE

ECDL or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a reliable clinical and administrative assistant to join the Radiology Team at Kettering General Hospital. The role will involve training specific to Nuclear Medicine and completion of a competency assessment to aid Radiographers in the Nuclear Medicine Department.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and is committed to providing safe, compassionate and clinically excellent patient care while being an outstanding employer for its staff. The Trust is part of a Group Model with Northampton General Hospital and is a University Hospital of Northamptonshire.

Details

Date posted: 17 December 2025
Band: 3 (Agenda for change)
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 264-7445459-CSS-A
Job location: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients to the department.
• Assisting patients with dressing, undressing, toilet facilities and chaperoning, ensuring privacy and dignity.
• Assisting the radiographer during examinations and preparing equipment.
• Supporting patients during procedures and handling post‑procedure care.
• Assisting Radiographers and Radiologists during Ultrasound examinations.
• Participating in contamination monitoring and daily camera checks in Nuclear Medicine.
• Distributing, collecting and analysing Nuclear Medicine TLDs.
• Ordering radioisotopes weekly and managing orders.
• Checking radiopharmaceutical doses under supervision, and completing in‑house dose checking training.
• Completing in‑house fire officer training and acting as departmental fire officer.
• Booking appointments and maintaining the appointment diary and waiting lists.
• Speaking to patients on the telephone, answering queries and addressing special needs.
• Using the Radiology Information System for administrative duties and liaising with Consultants and Radiologists.
• Maintaining the general tidiness of the reception area, checking stock levels and cleaning clinical areas.
• Participating in Ultrasound and X‑Ray out‑of‑hour rotas to provide 24/7 cover when required.
• Attending mandatory and departmental training sessions.
• Following hospital and departmental standard operating procedures and actively participating in service improvement meetings.

Essential Qualifications

• Educated in numeracy and literacy to National Level 2 / GCSE level or equivalent.
• Standard knowledge of healthcare procedures and practices through NVQ3 in health and social care or equivalent.
• ECDL qualified (or equivalent) to use Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.

Desirable

• Experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in an acute NHS environment.
• Experience working with radiation within a hospital setting.

Essential Skills

• Clear communication of complex or sensitive information to patients, staff and relatives, providing empathy and reassurance.
• Effective verbal and written documentation of patient care.
• Capability to adapt own practice, offer suggestions for improvement and engage with research and audit.
• Decision‑making regarding patient care using departmental SOPs.
• Provision of basic nursing care procedures when necessary and recognising when a qualified healthcare professional is required.
• Commitment to the Trust’s Dedicated to Excellence values, focusing on empowerment, equality, diversity and inclusion of staff, patients and service users.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applications will be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For application information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us