About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit additional Radiography Assistants in the Diagnostic Imaging Department and would love to hear from you if you are an organised individual interested in patient care.
Radiography Assistants are essential for the smooth running of the Diagnostic Imaging service, supporting both patients and staff with a range of diagnostic imaging procedures.
Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
The roleincludes:
Clinical support and patient care during imaging procedures involving MRI, CT and X-Ray. Assistingin movement of beds, wheel chairs, and patients using manual handling equipment provided. Preparing the clinical rooms for procedures and working aseptically during procedures. Entering data into the radiology computer system. Communicating with members of staff outside of the department to arrange complex scanning procedures.
We are looking for a motivated and caring individual who is ready to learn new skills and join our friendly team.
The department operates a seven day service and shifts involving evenings, weekends and community hospital sites.
About us
Our hospital provides a range of services and links with satellite units as part of the Wessex Trauma network. The hospital secured funding for a new ED and ITU to be completed in 2027. We are nationally recognised for research and audit.
We pride ourselves on care and culture we create for our staff. We work to create a fair, inclusive environment.
We work in partnership to provide quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We celebrate diversity, we commit to creating an inclusive environment for employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application, it reduces a candidate's individuality, makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and your suitability for the role.
Submissions must be truthful, if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR Desirable
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
EXPERIENCE Essential
Patient care - experience of working with patients, vulnerable groups
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Evidence of ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the general public Evidence of ability to work under pressure
Desirable
Evidence of ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team An understanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained Evidence of basic computer skills Understanding of the radiology department
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)