Radiology Department Assistant | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Leicester
Salary:	£25,272 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Radiology team as aRadiology Department Assistant (RDA). This is a key support role within a busy and patient-focused department, providing essential assistance to Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists, and nursing staff.

The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of the department, supporting clinical activity across various imaging modalities such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound. Duties will include patient preparation, assisting with moving and handling, infection control processes, stocking and maintaining equipment, and providing high standards of patient care at all times.

You will be required to work closely with a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent communication skills, compassion, and a professional approach when interacting with patients, relatives, and colleagues. The role may involve working across multiple sites and participating in a shift rota, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required.

• Carry out duties as assigned; involving patient care and welfare; assisting the Radiology team where appropriate.

• To assist patients prior to, during, and after the examination including being able to give the patient a basic explanation of procedures.

• To assist in the safe discharge of the patient from the department.

• To demonstrate high levels of patient care and work closely with qualified staff maintaining a hands on approach to patient needs.

• Adhere to Infection control measures and perform the cleaning of equipment post procedure in line with relevant protocols and policies.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,

• being a great place to work,

• partnerships for impact, and

• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,

• we are proud,

• we are inclusive, and

• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

• Maintain clean and tidy work areas and waiting rooms participating in regular cleaning rotas for work areas in line with department and Trust policy. This may require contact with bodily fluids and on occasion’s unpleasant smells.

• Ensure the maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times.

• Support the service by only undertaking work that is within own skill level and competence.

• Assist in the cleaning and preparation of the room prior to and post procedure.

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This advert closes on Friday 4 Sep 2026

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