# Radiology Department Assistant with Level 6 Radiography Apprenticeship

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Basingstoke
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22T15:51:25.220Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Winchester/Hampshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiology/Radiology-v8166636
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8166636?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Radiology Department Assistant, Radiology Department– Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital (some working at Andover War Memorial Hospital as required)

The post includes a degree level (6) Diagnostic Radiography apprenticeship. The training provider is Health Sciences University so the applicant will need to meet all entry requirements. International applicants will require IELTS (academic) 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5. We also require a UK right to remain OR adequate visa requirements and have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years. Please ensure your application is clear that you meet these requirements.

### Main duties of the job

Working Hours: Full time   - variable shifts.

You will be employed as a Radiology Department Assistant, receiving a salary while undertaking fully funded apprenticeship training. This funded learning opportunity is open to adult applicants of all ages.

What we Offer:

- Fully Funded Level 6 Diagnostic Radiography Apprenticeship
- Complete training for the role
- To become part of a friendly, highly motivated and supportive team in the Radiology Dept. at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital
- We are moving to seven day working so flexibility in shifts

Who we are: We are a friendly Radiology Department who undertake in excess of 340,000 examinations per year. The main facility is at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and a satellite department at Andover War Memorial Hospital. The largest demand is in CT, MR and US.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Role Description:

The apprenticeship study takes 3 years, in the first year 20% of work time is protected to complete the apprenticeship programme. This incrementally increases throughout the years of study.

The remaining work time outside of the apprenticeship will be occupied by clinical practice as an RDA. Radiology Department assistants work alongside Radiologists, Sonographers, Radiographers and Nurses to support clinical operation and patient safety. You will need to work in various clinical areas, across all HHFT sites and partake in full 7 day working and extended days/nights.

This role will not convert into a band 5 Radiographer position on completion of study. The post holder will remain in an RDA position and would be responsible for applying for suitable positions.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

## Person Specification

### Role specific

**Essential**

- - If international applicant IELTS (academic) 7.0 Overall, with no component below 6.5.
- - UK right to remain OR adequate visa requirements and have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

### Service Delivery

**Essential**

- Committed to helping deliver a high quality service.
- Can work both in a team and on own.
- Can demonstrate a positive attitude and is self-motivated.

### Skills & Ability

**Essential**

- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Good organisational skills and can manage time effectively.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Literate, with a keen sense of accuracy.
- Competent computer skills.

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Understand the role and responsibilities of the post.

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in a Radiology department.
- Previous experience in an NHS hospital or care facility.

### Training & Qualifications

**Essential**

- - GSCE pass (A-C or 4-9) English and Maths or equivalent e.g level 2 functional skills in English and Maths AND one of the below
- - Level 5 qualification
- - Three A levels BBC or above.
- - BTEC: DMM or above
- - Access to HE Diploma: A total of 112-120 UCAS points in a relevant access to HE Diploma.
- - International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 30-32 points of higher
- - T Level: Merit.

**Desirable**

- First Aid/Basic Life Support.
- IT certificate.

## Documents

- [fcss pledge (pdf, 205.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10468216)
- [hhft employee rewards & benefits (pdf, 723.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=900)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 855.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10468217)
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