Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL090126
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/02/2026
Employer heading
Radiology Department Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
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 Radiology Department Assistants (RDAs) to join our fast-paced Cross Sectional Imaging team within the Radiology Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Work alongside Radiographers, Doctors and other Healthcare professionals
• Prepare 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 biopsies
• Cannulation
• Maintain the working environment keeping it safe, stocked, tidy ensuring it meets a high standard of cleanliness.
• Data entry and admin tasks are required for maintaining patient records
WHAT WE’RE 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
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in Healthcare, with acute units corresponding to speciality (or equivalent)
- Experience in a relevant care environment or customer facing role.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Computed Radiology Information System (CRIS)
- Education to A level / T Level
- Basic Life support
- Previous hospital experience
- Previous experience of stock control
- Knowledge of radiography
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Haigh
- Job title
- Lead Superintendent Radiographer CSI
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381205141
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