Job overview
We are recruiting for a Clinical Radiology Department Assistants (RDA) who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The post is based at the Lister Hospital and will include a rotation to all sites within the Trust (except Mount Vernon).
Each day can be different, and this is an ideal opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic person to enter the healthcare service.
All mandatory training will be provided and there will be opportunities to broaden your skills through in-house training.
The department house state of the art CT scanners, 2 3T and a 1.5T MR scanners, 16 ultrasound rooms, fluoroscopy, dexa, nuclear medicine, angiography and general radiology units.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will prepare treatment areas at the beginning of clinical imaging sessions and to prepare equipment relevant to the examination being undertaken.
You will be supporting radiographic staff in a range of diagnostic procedures and examinations. Patients may present with conditions that may include the unconscious, uncooperative, incompetent or may have mental and physical disabilities.
The successful candidate will assist in special investigations and intervention procedures. To perform patient monitoring and have a working knowledge of specialised equipment.
You will explain examination procedures to the patient and give reassurance.
You’ll also assist consultant radiologists during specialised procedures which involve preparation of sterile trolleys using aseptic techniques, specimen slide preparation and accurate completion of documentation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good customer/patient skills
- Ability to empathise with patients
- Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of patients’ needs and concerns for their welfare
- Computer literacy
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
- To be flexible with work patterns
- To be physically capable of moving patients and equipment
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience using computer systems
Desirable
- Experience in customer service environment
- Previous experience working in a healthcare environment
- Good team worker in multi-disciplinary area
Qualification/training
Essential
- Good general education to GCSE
- GCSE equivalent in English
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Healthcare or Customer Care
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This advert is for Clinical Radiology Department Assistant with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Lister Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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