Evening Radiographic Department Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 pa/pro rata (plus enhanced rate after 8pm) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7595246/153-SP05366 |
Summary
The Emergency Department X-ray Radiographic Department Assistant (RDA) works in the A&E X-ray Department undertaking various roles. Their main duties are:
1. Assisting patients prepare for their examination.
2. Porter patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs from the Emergency Department to the X-ray Department.
3. Explain procedures to patients, requiring empathy as some patients may be anxious, distressed and in significant pain.
4. Performing basic nursing duties and care of the patient including dealing with bodily fluids, i.e. assisting patients with vomit bowls and bedpans, etc.
5. Inputting and accessing data into the department computer systems such as the Radiology Information system (RIS) and portering system.
6. Ensure the X-ray rooms are clean and prepared ready for the next examination and stock levels are maintained.
7. Liaison with other wards, departments and staff members to arrange patient examinations.
8. Assisting patients on and off examination tables from both wheel chairs and trolleys, following appropriate manual handling training.
You will be working closely with Radiographers and other Emergency Department Staff. A basic knowledge of nursing, or experience in a caring profession, would be an advantage but full training will be provided.
Part-Time Shift Position (10.5 Hours per week )
The Part-Time shift rotation is as follows:
• Week 1 – Monday – Thursday 6.00pm - 10:30pm
• Week 2 – Friday – Sunday 6.00pm - 10:30pm
• Week 3 – Week off
In addition to the above working days the successful candidate will be expected to volunteer for additional duties to assist in covering annual leave and sickness.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 6th January 2026
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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025
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