Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiology Assistant

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Temporary
Radiographer
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 8 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2444715


Job summary

We are recruiting a 6 month fixed term full-time or part time Radiography Assistant in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The Radiography Assistant is essential for the smooth running of the Diagnostic Imaging service, supporting both the patients and staff.

This role is not available for 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 primarily involving Ultrasound and Mammography.
  • 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

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all 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 as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. 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 generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Details
Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-26-SRA513RAD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom


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.

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
SKILLS & ABILITIES
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
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
  • Patient care - experience of working with patients, vulnerable groups
Desirable
  • Understanding of the radiology department
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
Person Specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
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
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
  • Patient care - experience of working with patients, vulnerable groups
Desirable
  • Understanding of the radiology department
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
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)


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)