Radiographic Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated radiographic assistant to join the Community Radiology Service in East Sussex, based at Lewes Victoria Hospital. It involves a 40/60 split between clinical and administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include administering referrals, making imaging appointments, chaperoning ultrasound scans, and assisting in the x-ray room. The successful candidate will need strong communication and organisational skills.
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good general education to GCSE level including Maths and English
Desirable criteria
- Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care
- Expereince
- Experience of working with the public face to face and by telephone
- Admin and clerical experience working in a health and social care environment
- Experience working within a team structure
- Use of patient record systems
- Experience of patient care duties in a hospital setting
- Previous experience of using specialised databases
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Skills and knowledge
- Previous experience working under instruction from a registered practitioner or line manager without direct supervision or support
- Evidence of digital literacy
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and other staff in an efficient and professional manner
- Evidence of ability to recognise and prevent situations that maybe detrimental to the health and well being of an individual
- Evidence of good general education to GCSE level including Maths and English
- Administration NVQ2 or equivalent skills
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care
- Expereince
- Experience of working with the public face to face and by telephone
- Admin and clerical experience working in a health and social care environment
- Experience working within a team structure
- Use of patient record systems
- Experience of patient care duties in a hospital setting
- Previous experience of using specialised databases
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Skills and knowledge
- Previous experience working under instruction from a registered practitioner or line manager without direct supervision or support
- Evidence of digital literacy
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and other staff in an efficient and professional manner
- Evidence of ability to recognise and prevent situations that maybe detrimental to the health and well being of an individual
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Radiographic Assistant
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
The Community Radiology Service in East Sussex is seeking to appoint a highly motivated radiographic assistant to join the team at Lewes Victoria Hospital. The role will be a clinical and administrative one (40/60 split).
The main tasks will include ensuring that referrals are administrated according to local processes and appointments for imaging are made within national waiting times. To ensure the post holder gets the most out of the job, communication and organisational skills are key and will be evidenced at interview. Previous experience working in an NHS setting will be essential. The clinical aspects of the role will include chaperoning for ultrasound scans and assisting in the x-ray room when required and according to patients needs.
The radiology team is innovative, encourages feedback for continuous improvement and adheres to regulatory and best practice.
"Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website **before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate
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