Radiology Department Assistant

Radiology Department Assistant The closing date is 23 January 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Are you hard working, adaptable and quick to learn? Do you have experience in a healthcare, caring or public facing setting? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking to recruit Radiology Department Assistants (RDAs) to join our fast-paced Cross Sectional Imaging team within the Radiology Department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

• Work alongside Radiographers, Doctors and other Healthcare professionals.
• Prepare patients for their CT and MR scans (including radiation and MRI safety).
• Provide aftercare for patients undergoing CT and MRI-guided interventional procedures such as biopsies and cannulation.
• Maintain the working environment keeping it safe, stocked, tidy and ensuring it meets a high standard of cleanliness.
• Data entry and admin tasks are required for maintaining patient records.

• Someone with a genuine interest in healthcare.
• Previous healthcare, caring or public facing experience.
• Good communication skills and a caring and calm personality.
• Willing to be flexible about your shifts and able to cover service hours outlined above.
• Basic computer skills with good attention to detail.

• NVQ 3 in Healthcare, with acute units corresponding to speciality (or equivalent)
• Experience in a relevant care environment or customer facing role.
• Knowledge of Computed Radiology Information System (CRIS)
• Education to A level / T Level
• Basic Life support
• Previous hospital experience
• Previous experience of stock control
• Knowledge of radiography

• Working Together
• Always Improving

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum - Pro rata