Job overview
To support the imaging modalities and other clinical staff within the Radiology Department by assisting with the reception and care of all patients. The role also includes carrying out a range of healthcare and clerical duties, in line with the post holder’s competencies.
Main duties of the job
- Support Clinical Care — Assist in the organisation, delivery, and evaluation of clinical care for patients within the department.
- Welcome and Orientation — Ensure patients and visitors are welcomed to the department and provide assistance with their orientation.
- Provide basic nursing care — Deliver basic nursing care within the limits of your competencies, including care for terminally ill, disabled, elderly, confused patients, and children.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
To communicate effectively with the patients and relatives, referring any concerns to qualified nurses.
To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust & the department and adhere to them.
To communicate using appropriate verbal and nonverbal methods, in a variety of situations, overcoming physical & psychological barriers, supports new & nervous patients
To assist in the day-to-day running of the department, assisting/supporting the radiographers and other staff coordinate the running of the department in all specialties within the department areas.
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This advert is for Radiology Department Assistant Band 3 with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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