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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-4071DBH-A
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
William Harvey Hospital
Town
Ashford
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Radiology Department Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic Radiology Assistants to work within all modalities of Radiology 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, including weekends and bank holidays.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE . If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures. Undertaking clinical procedures under supervision; contributing to patient care and safety whilst in the department. A key element of the role is to provide care and assistance to ensure effective work flow.

Contribute to a positive patient / service user experience within the radiology department.

Work to eliminate avoidable infection by working according to Infection control policies.

Ensuring at all times to maintain the patients Privacy, Dignity and Confidentiality.

Acting as a support to colleagues, patients and their relatives in a busy department, whilst managing demands on your time and contributing towards an environment of cohesive and effective team work.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. 

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

 

 

Person specification

Clinical skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working with the general public
  • Experience of working within a team in a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrates patient focused approach and understanding of Radiology environment
  • Computer Literate
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a hospital/care environment
  • Previous NHS experience

Personal/professional attributes

Essential criteria
  • Basic IT skills
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Able to interpret written data
  • Able to develop good relationships with other members of the team
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Able to perform observations of vital signs
Desirable criteria
  • Cannulation Skills
  • Clinical skills
  • HLS
  • Able to operate computerised technology

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Educated to GCSE level with A-C grades in English and Maths or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ 2 Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission and Values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Seonaid Floyd
Job title
Principal Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01233 633331