Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 252-7364325
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £26,240 - £27,928 per annum (pro rata for part time) inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/08/2025 12:00
Employer heading
Radiology Department Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic, patient focused, hard working individual who can join our Radiology team as a Radiology Department Assistant (RDA).
With a view to expanding our service to seven days, with flexibility to work 8-8 or 8-6 cross site to increase capacity and offer greater access for the patients we serve. Radiology are looking for full or part-time staff. Flexible hours are expected as well as working weekends as part of a rota.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Main duties of the job
The candidate must be flexible, dynamic, patient focused and able to work as part of a team. interprofessional communication skills is essential working alongside Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers and other healthcare workers.
This post is a cross site position at both Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Marys Sidcup Hospital, and also the North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre. Both hospitals are part of Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust which is a progressive and forward thinking Trust serving a growing local population of 340,000.
We have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography.
For more information contact Luke Florio, Deputy X-Ray Superintendent on 01322 428100.
Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of a 7 day 8-8 service.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Polite, pleasant and understanding manner
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to be adaptable to meet changing needs
- Willing to participate in out of hours working including evenings and weekends (as part of a rota)
Desirable criteria
- Able to travel across a diverse area in a timely and efficient manner
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Health care related NVQ
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work effectively in an Imaging department
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Knowledge of general radiological procedures
- Working knowledge of radiation protection issues, including the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations and the local rules
- Ability to work safely, avoiding the hazards that may be encountered in Radiology
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Perform IV cannulation
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good customer care skills
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate
- Awareness of NHS agenda
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or with patients
Desirable criteria
- Experience of work involving dealing with members of the public
- Previous experience as a radiography helper
- Previous HCA experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Luke Florio
- Job title
- Deputy X-Ray Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428100
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