RDA (Radiology Department Assistant)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a varied and hands-on role supporting patients and clinical staff within CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Xray services across Lymington, Romsey, and Hythe Hospitals. Duties include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with moving and handling, chaperoning, stock management, and administrative tasks. The role involves developing clinical skills like IV cannulation and requires regular travel between sites. It is physically demanding, requiring resilience and adaptability in a busy clinical environment.
Essential criteria
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to travel independently and regularly between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent healthcare qualification)
- Experience of working with people in a customer service, healthcare, caring, hospitality or public facing environment.
- Good computer and IT skills, with confidence using multiple systems and entering data accurately.
- Able to communicate clearly, professionally and compassionately with a wide range of people.
- Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
- Experience of managing competing priorities and remaining organised in a busy environment.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing demands and work flexibly to support service needs.
- Previous experience within a healthcare, hospital or NHS setting.
- Experience supporting patients, service users or members of the public.
- Experience of patient care activities, observations, venepuncture or cannulation.
- Knowledge of Radiology services and patient pathways.
- Awareness of NHS values, confidentiality and patient centred care principles.
- Additional Criteria
- Demonstrates resilience and the ability to remain calm, professional and effective in a busy and demanding clinical environment.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and respond positively to frequent interruptions and competing demands.
- Comfortable working in busy healthcare environments with regular patient contact, multiple staff groups, background noise, and varying activity levels throughout the day.
- Able to undertake a physically active role involving prolonged periods of standing, walking between clinical areas, moving equipment and assisting with patient transfers and positioning following training.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to working across multiple hospital sites and clinical modalities as service needs require.
- Able to work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently and compassionately with patients, carers and colleagues.
- Demonstrates good attendance, reliability and commitment to supporting service delivery.
- Willing and able to undertake all required training and competency development associated with the role, including IV cannulation.
- Able to work within the MRI environment in accordance with departmental safety requirements.
- Able to travel independently between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe sites and work flexibly across locations as required
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced healthcare, emergency service, care, hospitality or customer-facing environment.
- Experience working in situations requiring multitasking, prioritisation and adaptability.
- Experience supporting individuals who may be anxious, distressed or require additional assistance
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to travel independently and regularly between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
- Care Certificate.
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent healthcare qualification)
- Experience of working with people in a customer service, healthcare, caring, hospitality or public facing environment.
- Good computer and IT skills, with confidence using multiple systems and entering data accurately.
- Able to communicate clearly, professionally and compassionately with a wide range of people.
- Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
- Experience of managing competing priorities and remaining organised in a busy environment.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing demands and work flexibly to support service needs.
- Previous experience within a healthcare, hospital or NHS setting.
- Experience supporting patients, service users or members of the public.
- Experience of patient care activities, obse
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
RDA (Radiology Department Assistant)
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same. We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and compassionate individual to join our Radiology Department Assistant team supporting services across Lymington, Romsey and Hythe Hospitals. This is a varied, hands on role supporting patients and clinical staff within CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Xray services. Duties include preparing and supporting patients for examinations, assisting with moving and handling, chaperoning, stock management, administrative tasks and developing clinical skills including IV cannulation. This is a physically demanding role involving prolonged periods of standing and walking, patient handling, moving equipment and working across multiple clinical areas. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in busy environments with changing priorities, regular interruptions, close team working and frequent patient contact. We are looking for someone with good communication and IT skills, a positive attitude, resilience, flexibility and a willingness to learn. Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. This post requires regular travel between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe Hospitals. Applica
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