Radiology Department Assistant with Level 6 Radiography Apprenticeship


Company:	Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Winchester, SO22 5DG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Radiology Department Assistant, Radiology Department– Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:Royal Hampshire County Hospital (some working at Andover War Memorial Hospital as required)

The post includes a degree level (6) Diagnostic Radiography apprenticeship. The training provider isHealth Sciences Universityso the applicant will need to meetallentry requirements. International applicants will require IELTS (academic) 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5. We also require a UK right to remain OR adequate visa requirements and have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.Please ensure your application is clear that you meet these requirements.

Working Hours: Full time - variable shifts.

You will be employed as a Radiology Department Assistant, receiving a salary while undertaking fully funded apprenticeship training. This funded learning opportunity is open to adult applicants of all ages.

What we Offer:

• Fully Funded Level 6 Diagnostic Radiography Apprenticeship

• Complete training for the role

• To become part of a friendly, highly motivated and supportive team in the Radiology Dept. at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital

• We are moving to seven day working so flexibility in shifts

Who we are:We are a friendly Radiology Department who undertake in excess of 340,000 examinations per year. The main facility is at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital and a satellite department at Andover War Memorial Hospital. The largest demand is in CT, MR and US.

About the trust:

The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.

Created in January 2012 the Foundation Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18

Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

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Role Description:

The apprenticeship study takes 3 years, in the first year 20% of work time is protected to complete the apprenticeship programme. This incrementally increases throughout the years of study.

The remaining work time outside of the apprenticeship will be occupied by clinical practice as an RDA. Radiology Department assistants work alongside Radiologists, Sonographers, Radiographers and Nurses to support clinical operation and patient safety. You will need to work in various clinical areas, across all HHFT sites and partake in full 7 day working and extended days/nights.

This role will not convert into a band 5 Radiographer position on completion of study. The post holder will remain in an RDA position and would be responsible for applying for suitable positions.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Aug 2026

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