Radiology Department Assistant

Please note, previous applicants need not reapply

Band 3 Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) working across Royal Berks, Bracknell Healthspace and Townlands Hospital.

An exciting opportunity for a RDA to join our team. The post involved working in different areas of our radiology departments and providing support to patients and clinical teams.

RDAs provide support to the department 7 days per week between 8am and 8pm. You will be expected to cover all the shifts (8am to 8pm, 8am to 5pm and 8.30am to 5pm).

Main duties of the job

• The postholder will assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff working within all sections of the Radiology Department and its spoke facilities (to include Ultrasound, General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT and MRI) carrying out radiography-related duties, as required
• They will contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area
• The postholder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner. To include supporting patients with personal care needs, and providing chaperoning support as required
• They will work within the reception areas and appointments centre, as required, performing patient reception duties, and general administrative & clerical tasks as defined by the Service Manager
• The post requires full participation in the rotational shift system
• The postholder is required to take accountability and responsibility for own actions ,and to work within the CARE values of the Trust

About us

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Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-8094541UCGB3-DEPASSTv3

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff working within all sections of the Radiology Department and its spoke facilities (to include Ultrasound, General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT and MRI) carrying out radiography-related duties, as required
• They will contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area
• The postholder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner. To include supporting patients with personal care needs, and providing chaperoning support as required
• They will work within the reception areas and appointments centre, as required, performing patient reception duties, and general administrative & clerical tasks as defined by the Service Manager
• The post requires full participation in the rotational shift system
• The postholder is required to take accountability and responsibility for own actions ,and to work within the CARE values of the Trust

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff working within all sections of the Radiology Department and its spoke facilities (to include Ultrasound, General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT and MRI) carrying out radiography-related duties, as required
• They will contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area
• The postholder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner. To include supporting patients with personal care needs, and providing chaperoning support as required
• They will work within the reception areas and appointments centre, as required, performing patient reception duties, and general administrative & clerical tasks as defined by the Service Manager
• The post requires full participation in the rotational shift system
• The postholder is required to take accountability and responsibility for own actions ,and to work within the CARE values of the Trust

Person Specification

application

Essential

• Previous work experience in relevant sector

Desirable

• cannulation experience

Application

Essential

• Good level of education with English and Maths

Desirable

• Data inputting experience

Person Specification

application

Essential

• Previous work experience in relevant sector

Desirable

• cannulation experience

Application

Essential

• Good level of education with English and Maths

Desirable

• Data inputting experience

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

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff working within all sections of the Radiology Department and its spoke facilities (to include Ultrasound, General X-Ray, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT and MRI) carrying out radiography-related duties, as required
• They will contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area
• The postholder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner. To include supporting patients with personal care needs, and providing chaperoning support as required
• They will work within the reception areas and appointments centre, as required, performing patient reception duties, and general administrative & clerical tasks as defined by the Service Manager
• The post requires full participation in the rotational shift system
• The postholder is required to take accountability and responsibility for own actions ,and to work within the CARE values of the Trust

application

Essential

• Previous work experience in relevant sector

Desirable

• cannulation experience

Application

Essential

• Good level of education with English and Maths

Desirable

• Data inputting experience