Senior Radiographic Department Assistant

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is inviting applications for the Senior Radiographic Department Assistant within the Cross Sectional Imaging team of the Radiology Department. The role is permanent and involves assisting radiographers, preparing patients for CT and MR scans, and supporting 24/7 service delivery across multiple sites in Southampton.

You will work closely with radiographers, doctors and other healthcare professionals, with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills

Qualifications

• Relevant healthcare experience and caring/public-facing background.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Flexibility to cover varied shifts including weekends/bank holidays.
• Familiarity with hospital workflows and basic computer duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for CT and MR scans including radiation/MRI safety.
• Assist radiographers and clinicians in imaging procedures.
• Cannulation and aftercare for imaging patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked working environment; basic data entry for patient records.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ 3 in Health/Social Care or equivalent

A-levels or equivalent

Tools

CRIS (Computed Radiology Information System)

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Radiographic Department Assistant

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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

Job Title: Senior Radiographic Department Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

Are you hard working, adaptable and quick to learn? Do you have experience in a healthcare, caring or public facing setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a senior radiographic department assistant (RDA) to join our fast-paced Cross Sectional Imaging team within the Radiology Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Cross Sectional Imaging department is a large and very busy department. We have 7 MRI scanners, 6 CT scanners and 2 Neuro- Interventional Angiography rooms in 6 locations across Southampton General Hospital. You will also be working on the Royal South Hants Community Diagnostic Hub and rotating off site in the Southampton City area supporting the provision of the CT imaging service for targeted lung health check screening. This mobile CT scanner will be sited at 3 different sites across Southampton and will be included within the roster for all our RDAs.

We carry out CT and MRI scans for a wide variety of patients including outpatients, inpatients, trauma patients and from all age groups. Patients may have physical and / or learning disabilities, be unconscious, injured, traumatised, uncooperative, incapacitated, disorientated or be terminally ill.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

Work alongside Radiographers, Doctors and other Healthcare professionalsPrepare patients for their CT and MR scans (including Radiation and MRI safety)Provide aftercare for patients undergoing including CT and MRI guided interventional procedures such as biopsiesCannulationMaintain the working environment keeping it safe, stocked, tidy ensuring it meets a high standard of cleanliness.Data entry and some admin tasks are required for maintaining patient records

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Someone with a genuine interest in Healthcare Previous Healthcare, caring or public facing experience Good communication skills and a caring and calm personality Willing to be flexible about your shifts and able to cover service hours outlined above Basic computer skills with good attention to detail.

The service operates 24 hour / 7 days per week including Bank Holidays and you will be required to work a variety of shifts to cover these opening hours. The shifts vary in length and may be 7.5 hours, 9.5 hours or 12 hours long giving a 37.5 hour week on average.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• NVQ 3 in a relevant subject e.g. Health/Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience
• Experience in a relevant care environment or customer facing role
• Knowledge of Computed Radiology Information System (CRIS)
• Education to A level / T Level
• Previous hospital experience
• Previous experience of stock control

TRust Values and Behaviours

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust