Location
Poole, England
Salary
£25,272 - £27,476 pa
Profession
Radiology assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
30 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

9 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Literate and numerate

  • Interpersonal Skills

    Able to communicate well with people

  • Interpersonal Skills

    Good oral and written communication skills

  • Physical Requirements

    Be able to work within the MRI environment, i.e. have no pacemaker or other implanted metal devices that prevent entry to an area of strong magnetic fields

  • Physical Requirements

    Able to wear lead apron, move coils and operate detachable couch

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Working with people

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Demonstrate an awareness of what the role requires

  • Interpersonal skills & Attention to Detail

    Good oral and written communication skills

  • Interpersonal skills & Attention to Detail

    Empathy for patients’ circumstances

Desirable

7 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Computer Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills

    Flexible approach to work & tasks

  • Interpersonal Skills

    Ability to prioritise / plan ahead

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Experience of hospital/care work

  • Knowledge and Experience

    Evidence of team-work

  • Interpersonal skills & Attention to Detail

    Good attention to detail

  • Interpersonal skills & Attention to Detail

    Able to remain calm and patient in stressful circumstances

Job overview

The CT & MRI scanner department are looking for an enthusiastic assistant to assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing CT and MRI scans.

As a clinical support worker you will be required to work alongside the CT and MRI team. This involves supporting the radiographers, providing care and comfort for our patients whilst preparing them for their examinations, I.V cannulation (training will be provided if necessary) manual handling and some administrative work. This role will require flexibility and adaptability, good teamwork and interpersonal skills, with excellent communication and organisation skills .Please see the job description for full details of the requirements

Applications are invited from individuals who can demonstrate a professional attitude to work, a high standard of communication skills, a caring and compassionate approach and a commitment to team working.

The successful candidate will be required to work shifts of 7am-5pm, 8am-6pm, 10am-8pm and 1pm-11pm (inclusive of weekends and bank holidays).

No previous experience is necessary as full training is provided, although skills in health care would be an advantage. The post will be NHS Band 2 to start with, progressing to Band 3 once competencies have been reached, though a commencement at Band 3 is possible if candidates already possess the necessary skills / experience.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview: 22nd October

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

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This advert is for Radiographic Assistant CT & MRI with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Radiology assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.

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