Radiology Department Assistant WBCH
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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 is a part-time Band 3 Radiology Department Assistant role at West Berkshire Community Hospital. The post holder will provide clinical and clerical support across various radiology services including Plain film, CT, Mammography, MRI, and Dexa. Key duties involve assisting radiographers and consultants, providing direct patient care under supervision, and performing administrative tasks in reception areas. The role requires participation in a rotational shift system.
Key responsibilities
- Assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff within all sections of the Radiology Department at WBCH.
- Contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department.
- Carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
- Work within the reception areas and appointments centre, performing patient reception duties and general administrative & clerical tasks.
- Full participation in the rotational shift system.
- Take accountability and responsibility for own actions, and to work within the CARE values of the Trust.
Essential criteria
- Previous work experience in relevant sector
- Good level of education with English and Maths
Desirable criteria
- cannulation experience
- Data inputting experience
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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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Radiology Department Assistant WBCH
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part timeBand 3 Radiology Department Assistant based at West Berkshire Community Hospital in Newbury, part of the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust. West Berkshire Community Hospital has been designated as a Community Diagnostic Centre providing Plain film,CT, Mammography, MRI and Dexa services to the local community. The Post holder is expected to work as part of the Radiology Team providing both clinical and clerical support to those services.
Main duties of the job
- The postholder will assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff working within all sections of the Radiology Department at WBCH (to include Ultrasound, General X-Ray, Mammography, CT, Dexa and MRI) carrying out radiography-related duties, as required
- They will contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area
- The postholder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner. To include supporting patients with personal care needs, and providing chaperoning support as required
- They will work within the reception areas and appointments centr
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