Radiology Department Assistant (CT/ MRI) in Harlow inHarlow PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £25,329 to £26,958 a year
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
To support patients during radiology examinations, and to assist the other imagingassistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patients needs come first. To provide a proficient cannulation service and mentor junior RDAs who are training in this area. Appropriate training in cannulation will be provided to assist in plans to develop a cannulation hub. This is primarily a rotational role through MRI and CT but Nuclear Medicine and Fluoroscopy may also be required.
Main duties of the job
To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior managerTo communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical conditionTo be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current taskTo understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policiesTo carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management teamTo undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actionedTo present a professional front at all times while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the departmentCoordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departmentsTo assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from scanning areas, in line with trust manual handling policiesInsert and remove patients cannulas for relevant imaging procedures following appropriate trainingTo train and mentor junior staffTo assist Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners within the cross-sectional imaging departments
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and
Experience
s.Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£25,329 to £26,958 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
00Job location
sThe Princess Alexandra HospitalHarlowEssexCM20 1QX
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocolsTo communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisationTo maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all timesTo work as part of a teamTo work with minimal supervisionTo support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAsTo plan and prioritise own workloadTo work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within
Contract
ed hoursTo be pro-active in own self-developmentTo use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examinationTo attend all mandatory trainingTo report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policyTo care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirementsTo develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements such as food and water requirements prior and during examinationsTo develop knowledge and understanding of the safety issues involved with MRI scanning including compliance with safety regulations about the nature of materials to be taken into the MRI scanning room.Please note, this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent
Experience
Basic literacy and numeracy skillsDesirableThe Care CertificateThe Higher Development Award
Experience
Essential
Experience
with difficult and challenging situationsAbility to work under pressure with minimal supervisionDesirableNHS
Experience
as healthcare support worker
Experience
with mentoring and training
Experience
working in cross-sectional imaging
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
as healthcare support worker
Experience
with mentoring and training
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
To support patients during radiology examinations, and to assist the other imagingassistants with preparing patients and carrying out these examinations. To act as a mentor and role model to junior RDAs; being a point of contact for advice and guidance. To be proactive in your work assisting radiology staff with the view that the patients needs come first. To provide a proficient cannulation service and mentor junior RDAs who are training in this area. Appropriate training in cannulation will be provided to assist in plans to develop a cannulation hub. This is primarily a rotational role through MRI and CT but Nuclear Medicine and Fluoroscopy may also be required.
Main duties of the job
To check stock levels as part of the departmental weekly stock checks, document this and report low stock levels to the relevant senior managerTo communicate with a broad range of patients prior to examination. This may include patients whose first language is not English or those who have difficulty understanding due to their medical conditionTo be able to deal with many, often conflicting, demands on attention at the same time, while remaining focused on current taskTo understand and comply with legislative obligation, including Data Protection Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, local radiation rules, departmental and Trust policiesTo carry out other duties as requested by any member of the senior management teamTo undergo an annual performance appraisal and review, whereby future objectives are identified and actionedTo present a professional front at all times while on duty and be an ambassador for the profession and the departmentCoordinate the arrival and departure of patients to and from the relevant departmentsTo assist in the manual handling of patients moving to and from scanning areas, in line with trust manual handling policiesInsert and remove patients cannulas for relevant imaging procedures following appropriate trainingTo train and mentor junior staffTo assist Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners within the cross-sectional imaging departments
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and
Experience
s.Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£25,329 to £26,958 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
00Job location
sThe Princess Alexandra HospitalHarlowEssexCM20 1QX
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an effective Radiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocolsTo communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisationTo maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all timesTo work as part of a teamTo work with minimal supervisionTo support radiology staff and supervise junior RDAsTo plan and prioritise own workloadTo work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions within
Contract
ed hoursTo be pro-active in own self-developmentTo use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examinationTo attend all mandatory trainingTo report incidents and/or potential accidents within the department, in line with Trust policyTo care for patients within the Radiology department in terms of their immediate physical and emotional requirementsTo develop an astute understanding of patient preparation requirements such as food and water requirements prior and during examinationsTo develop knowledge and understanding of the safety issues involved with MRI scanning including compliance with safety regulations about the nature of materials to be taken into the MRI scanning room.Please note, this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ level 3 in acute care or equivalent
Experience
Basic literacy and numeracy skillsDesirableThe Care CertificateThe Higher Development Award
Experience
Essential
Experience
with difficult and challenging situationsAbility to work under pressure with minimal supervisionDesirableNHS
Experience
as healthcare support worker
Experience
with mentoring and training
Experience
working in cross-sectional imaging
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
as healthcare support worker
Experience
with mentoring and training
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
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