Job overview
Are you caring, compassionate, and committed to making a difference in patient care? Join our friendly and dedicated Radiology team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Radiology Department Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting radiographers and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-focused imaging services. You’ll help prepare patients for scans, assist during procedures, and ensure our department runs smoothly and safely.
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. Full training will be provided, so it’s a great opportunity to start or develop your career in healthcare.
Requirements:
- GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2) in English and Maths
- Caring, reliable, and team-focused
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or healthcare experience desirable
Join us at Salisbury and make every patient’s journey a positive one. Apply today and start your rewarding career in Radiology!
Please note that this vacancy doesn't provide sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Radiology Department Assistants support Radiographers, Sonographers, and Radiologists in delivering frontline care in a busy Imaging Department, seven days a week. You will help create an efficient, safe, and caring environment, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of care.
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate compassion, commitment, courage, and excellent communication and organisational skills. A good understanding of IT is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Important: Please bring your formal qualifications and ID to any interview.
Apply today and be part of a team where every patient’s journey matters!
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
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This advert is for Radiology Department Assistant with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term maternity cover). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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