Radiology Department Assistant (RDA)

NHS

  • North West London
  • £30,546-32,207 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
University College Hospital is part of the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust which has a reputation for innovation and providing excellent patient-focused care. UCH is centrally located within easy reach of the many amenities that London has to offer, catering for a wide and diverse population.Due to expansion of services, the Imaging Department is currently seeking a highly motivated, skilled, enthusiastic radiology department assistant to join our multidisciplinary team.Main duties of the jobWe would expect the successful applicant to demonstrate a patient centred approach and contribute to the efficient running of the imaging department, with the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care.Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a patient focused, technically advanced field and is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge.The Imaging department is based across five sites: UCLH, The Macmillan Cancer Centre, UCH at Westmoreland Street, Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals and Grafton Way Building.The service has a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art equipment, including MRI and CT scanners, digital Interventional Suites, digital X-ray rooms and ultrasound rooms.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£30,546 to £32,207 a year Per annum inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number309-UCLH-6772Job locationsUniversity College London Hospital235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed applicationCome and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Willing to work towards Intermediate apprenticeship level 2
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in carrying out assigned duties after training
  • Working in a team
  • Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
  • Working in a Health Care or related setting
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to the work area
  • Able to pass on ideas to manager on improvement of services
CommunicationEssential
  • Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
  • Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
  • Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Demonstrates understanding of own role within the team
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:Essential
  • Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
  • Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
  • Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
  • Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently
Specific RequirementsEssential
  • Flexible approach to shift patterns
  • Ability to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to the work area
  • Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities
  • Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity
  • Understands importance of Health Promotion
  • Able to alert trained staff of change in patient's condition
  • Able to provide essential care for patients as directed
  • Able to carry out assigned tasks after training
  • Able to record routine observations after training
  • To use a computer to record information
  • Able to input and retrieve data/information safely and correctly
Desirable
  • Experience of giving care in a multi-cultural environment
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • Willing to work towards Intermediate apprenticeship level 2
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in carrying out assigned duties after training
  • Working in a team
  • Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
  • Working in a Health Care or related setting
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to the work area
  • Able to pass on ideas to manager on improvement of services
CommunicationEssential
  • Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
  • Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
  • Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality
Personal and People DevelopmentEssential
  • Demonstrates understanding of own role within the team
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:Essential
  • Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
  • Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
  • Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
  • Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently
Specific RequirementsEssential
  • Flexible approach to shift patterns
  • Ability to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to the work area
  • Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities
  • Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity
  • Understands importance of Health Promotion
  • Able to alert trained staff of change in patient's condition
  • Able to provide essential care for patients as directed
  • Able to carry out assigned tasks after training
  • Able to record routine observations after training
  • To use a computer to record information
  • Able to input and retrieve data/information safely and correctly
Desirable
  • Experience of giving care in a multi-cultural environment

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