Radiology Department Assistant

Ekhuft; River; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Radiology Assistants to support Radiographers, Nurses, and Radiologists in patient care during radiological procedures. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £24,465 a year with flexible working patterns. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, teamwork experience, and be educated to GCSE level. The role includes assisting in patient care and administrative tasks, contributing to a multi-disciplinary health team. Applications from non-sponsorship candidates only.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Caring experience in health or education environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients during CT procedures.
• Provide administrative assistance to ensure effective workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork experience

Education

Educated to GCSE level with A-C grades in English or Maths

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic Radiology Assistants to work within all modalities of Radiology, assisting Radiographers, Nurses and Radiologists in the care of patients undergoing radiological procedures and providing support to all health care professionals within the multi‑disciplinary team. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. This post will include shifts between the hours of 8am – 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Important Notice

PLEASE NOTE – WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Main Duties

Assist in the care of patients undergoing CT procedures at Buckland with occasional rotation to William Harvey Radiology. Undertake clinical procedures under supervision; contribute to patient care and safety whilst in the department.

A key element of the role is providing administrative assistance to ensure effective workflow. You will be required to work in all areas of the department.

About Us

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications for any declared disability.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.

Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It is about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We are looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 344‑1223DCB
• Job location: East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0HD

Job Description & Person Specification

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.

Person Specification – Essentials

• Communication skills and teamwork experience
• Educated to GCSE level with A–C grades in English or Maths, or equivalent
• Caring experience (e.g., education, health, care)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Buckland Hospital, Coombe Valley Road, Dover, CT17 0HD

Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/