Radiology Department Assistant

To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols

To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation

To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times

To work as part of a team

To work with minimal supervision

To support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAs

To plan and prioritise own workload

To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within contracted hours

To be pro-active in own self-development

To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination

To attend all mandatory training

To report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policy

To care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirements

To develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements prior and during examinations

Ensure all rooms are cleaned and stocked 7-days a week.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

To support patients during ultrasound examinations, and to assist the other imaging assistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patient’s needs come first. To book patients for ultrasound examinations into the relevant ultrasound room diaries as required and to provide training into how to do this for junior RDAs. This is a rotational role through obstetric and non-obstetric ultrasound.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Qualifications

Essential: - NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience; - Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable: - NVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent experience; - Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Experience

Essential: - Experience with difficult and challenging situations; - Experience with difficult and challenging situations

Desirable: - NHS experience as healthcare support worker; - Experience with mentoring and training; - Experience working in ultrasound