Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Radiographic Department Assistant
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Radiographic Department Assistant
Company Description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast, employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job Description
Salary: NHS Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.5 full time & various part time Contract: Permanent
At Portsmouth Hospitals Trust, we are recruiting part-time Senior Radiographic Department Assistants (RDAs) to our X-Ray team.
As the successful candidate, you will work in:
- X-Ray Departments at Queen Alexandra and
- Community Sites including:
- Gosport War Memorial
- Fareham Community
- Petersfield Hospitals
- Community Sites including:
Shifts are on a rolling rota system, including:
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0700-1500
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0830-1630
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0900-1700
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1200-2000
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Elective commitment to work a proportion of Bank Holidays over the year, including Christmas and New Year, on a rotational basis.
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You will be required to complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of starting your role if you do not already hold this qualification:
- Supported by induction training.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior RDA, your work involves:
- Assisting radiographers in the x-ray rooms.
- Assisting patients through examinations, including:
- Helping them manoeuvre on the examination table.
- Providing re-assurance and explanation during the procedure.
- Assisting with manual handling of patients, including:
- Lateral transfers from bed/trolley to x-ray table.
- Moving patients throughout the department and hospital using:
- Beds
- Trolleys
- Wheelchairs
- Data input into computer systems.
- Liaising with other wards and departments, both on the phone and face-to-face.
- Maintaining stock and performing cleaning tasks.
- Supporting and caring for patients with injuries or severe illness.
- Supporting setting up and maintaining aseptic fields for procedures.
- Working reliably on the out-of-hours rota, including occasional night shifts as required.
For additional details, please see the enclosed Job description.
Qualifications
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care or relevant modules; alternatively evidence of equivalent experience.
- Strong literal, numeracy, and keyboard skills.
- Proficiency in ICT skills.
- Willingness and ability to deliver compassionate, hands-on care in a hospital environment.
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Desirable:
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly.
- Knowledge of the NHS.
- Experience:
- Within a hospital setting.
- In a diagnetic imaging department.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
- Strong patient/client care skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong organisational skills.
- High-performing attention to detail.
Additional Information:
- You will be flexible, able to juggle multiple tasks whilst maintaining calm and reliability.
- Demonstrated ability to show confidentiality, trustworthiness, and empathy.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Benefits
The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority. Benefits include:
- On-site Nursery
- Free Beach Hut during summer
- On-site Wellness Centre with:
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Staff Networks including:
- LGBTQ+
- Race Equality
- DisAbility
- Awards ceremonies recognising achievements
For more information: Visit the People and OD Strategy for 2026.
Key Details:
- Weekly Hours / Programmed Activities: 37.5
- Salary Band: Band 3
- Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Job Area: AHP
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