University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Senior Radiography Department Assistant
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Cross Sectional Imaging department is large and very busy. We have 6 MRI scanners, 5 CT scanners and 2 Neuro-Interventional Angiography rooms in 5 locations across Southampton General Hospital. We also have 1 mobile CT scanner performing lung health check imaging and 1 CT scanner as part of the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Royal South Hants.
We carry out CT and MRI scans for a wide variety of patients including outpatients, inpatients, trauma patients and from all age groups. Patients may have physical and/or learning disabilities, be unconscious, injured, traumatised, uncooperative, incapacitated, disorientated or be terminally ill.
The service operates 24 hours / 7 days per week including Bank Holidays, and you will be required to work a variety of shifts to cover these opening hours. The shifts vary in length and may be 7.5 hours, 9.5 hours or 12 hours long, giving a 37.5-hour week on average.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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, recognising 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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- 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
- Perform peripheral cannulation
- Maintain the working environment, keeping it safe, stocked, tidy, ensuring it meets a high standard of cleanliness.
- Data entry and some admin tasks are required for maintaining patient records
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What Experience/skills Are Needed
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Someone with a genuine interest in Healthcare
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Good communication skills and a caring and calm personality
- Willing to be flexible about your shifts
- Basic computer skills with good attention to detail
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- NVQ 3 in a relevant subject e.g. Health/Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Experience in a relevant care environment or customer facing role.
- Able to complete Radiology Department Assistant Competencies within 3 months.
- Capable of completing canulation training within 2 months.
Desirable criteria
- 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
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