Radiology Department Assistant | University Hospitals NHS Trust

Radiology Department Assistant | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

We are looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our team as Radiology Department Assistants (RDAs), supporting the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic imaging service.

As an RDA, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, timely, and compassionate care throughout their imaging journey.

Radiology Department Assistants support the clinical team across a range of imaging areas including X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and other diagnostic services.

This is a patient-facing role requiring strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.

• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasion’s unpleasant smells.
• Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in rotation around the Radiology Departments across the 6 Community sites as required.
• Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

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• The Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) is responsible to the Community RDA Manager; and through them accountable to the Service Managers and Deputy Operational Lead.
• The RDA will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within the Radiology Department and liaise with other departments, wards and services ensure effective communication and provide the highest level of care to our patients
• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.
• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.
• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.
• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.
• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.
• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.