# Radiography Assistant - Paul Strickland Centre > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/radiography-assistant-paul-strickland-centre/1290f8cc-c4d4-4fb5-9c23-33c25da8cf9e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/radiography-assistant-paul-strickland-centre/1290f8cc-c4d4-4fb5-9c23-33c25da8cf9e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Stevenage - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £24,625 - £25,674 per annum, plus 15% HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T09:33:19.052Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Northwood/East_North_Hertfordshire_Teaching_NHS_Trust/Radiography/Radiography-v8061458 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8061458?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are recruiting for a Radiography Assistant who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.  The role is patient-focused, service-driven and requires flexibility. You will ensure patients are made comfortable in waiting areas as well as dealing with their emotional needs by communicating with sensitivity and understanding. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support the provision of a high quality imaging service. The main components of the job will be scheduling appointments for the different types of scans carried out in the Centre: CT, MRI and PET/CT. The role will also include some reception duties. In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552  and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.  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 Reception Admin Duties: - Welcoming patients and visitors into the department - Checking and amending patient details onto the department computer system (RIS) - Liaising with porters and ward staff regarding in-patient preparation and transport - Liaising with the hospital transport office to ensure patients’ hospital transport is arranged for their return journeys - Monitoring usage and re-ordering of supplies - Taking payment for various small items on sale and handling donations for the fund-raising department - Ensuring paying patients complete relevant forms and entering details correctly onto the computerised record system - Retrieving patient referral forms and any relevant blood test results as part of preparation for scanning sessions Appointment scheduling: - Entering patient appointment dates and times, referral details, and any other relevant information regarding the appointment onto the computerised system - Ensuring that patients are notified of the date and time of their appointment and where appropriate, transport arrangements are made. Sending appointment letters and information leaflets - Liaising with porters and ward staff regarding in-patient appointments and preparation - Providing a service to patients and referrers wishing to expedite, reschedule or cancel appointments - Communicating effectively with the radiographers regarding any problems, complaints, or service issues ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. ## Job Details We are recruiting for a Radiography Assistant who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The role is patient-focused, service-driven and requires flexibility. You will ensure patients are made comfortable in waiting areas as well as dealing with their emotional needs by communicating with sensitivity and understanding. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to support the provision of a high quality imaging service. The main components of the job will be scheduling appointments for the different types of scans carried out in the Centre: CT, MRI and PET/CT. The role will also include some reception duties. In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata. 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. ## Job Description Reception Admin Duties: Welcoming patients and visitors into the department Checking and amending patient details onto the department computer system (RIS) Liaising with porters and ward staff regarding in-patient preparation and transport Liaising with the hospital transport office to ensure patients’ hospital transport is arranged for their return journeys Monitoring usage and re-ordering of supplies Taking payment for various small items on sale and handling donations for the fund-raising department Ensuring paying patients complete relevant forms and entering details correctly onto the computerised record system Retrieving patient referral forms and any relevant blood test results as part of preparation for scanning sessions Appointment scheduling: Entering patient appointment dates and times, referral details, and any other relevant information regarding the appointment onto the computerised system Ensuring that patients are notified of the date and time of their appointment and where appropriate, transport arrangements are made. Sending appointment letters and information leaflets Liaising with porters and ward staff regarding in-patient appointments and preparation Providing a service to patients and referrers wishing to expedite, reschedule or cancel appointments Communicating effectively with the radiographers regarding any problems, complaints, or service issues ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, carers and others - Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently - Able to cope in a busy working environment - Excellent attention to detail ### Previous Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with patients or service users - Experience of working flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team - Experience of data entry **Desirable** - Previous experience of making appointments and/or reception work - Experience of working in a health/social care environment ### Qualifications / Training **Essential** - GCSE English and Maths at grades A-C or able to demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy skills - NVQ 3 training or qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience - ECDL certificate in computer skills or equivalent experience **Desirable** - First Aid - Customer Care ## Documents - [mvcc information (pdf, 187.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351774) - [jd and personal spec (pdf, 960.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10351773) - [showcasing our teaching commitment (pdf, 5.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2905) - [must read guidance notes - application forms (pdf, 91.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=549) - [policy statement - recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=551) - [guidance on secondments for internal applicants (pdf, 101.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2748) - [guidance notes for applicants - how your data is used and stored (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=550) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.