The closing date is 27th Aug 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same. We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and compassionate individual to join our Radiology Department Assistant team supporting services across Lymington, Romsey and Hythe Hospitals. This is a varied, hands on role supporting patients and clinical staff within CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Xray services. Duties include preparing and supporting patients for examinations, assisting with moving and handling, chaperoning, stock management, administrative tasks and developing clinical skills including IV cannulation. This is a physically demanding role involving prolonged periods of standing and walking, patient handling, moving equipment and working across multiple clinical areas. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in busy environments with changing priorities, regular interruptions, close team working and frequent patient contact. We are looking for someone with good communication and IT skills, a positive attitude, resilience, flexibility and a willingness to learn. Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. This post requires regular travel between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe Hospitals. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to suitable transport to meet the requirements of the role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Support Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists and the wider team in delivering safe, effective and patient centred care across Radiology services. Assist patients attending Xray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and specialist clinics, providing support before, during and after examinations.
Duties include preparing patients and clinical areas, assisting with patient movement and manual handling, acting as a chaperone, undertaking IV cannulation and safety checks following training, supporting specialist procedures, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control.
Use departmental IT systems to manage patient records, appointments and workflows, and undertake reception and administrative duties when required. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Work flexibly across Lymington, Romsey and Hythe sites and actively promote the Trust's values and commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Participate in mandatory training, competency development and appraisal.
This is a physically active role involving prolonged periods of standing and walking, patient handling, moving equipment and wearing lead protection for some procedures. The successful candidate must be adaptable, resilient and able to work effectively in busy clinical environments whilst maintaining a professional and compassionate approach at all times
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to travel independently and regularly between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
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Desirable
Care Certificate.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent healthcare qualification)
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Experience
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Essential
Experience of working with people in a customer service, healthcare, caring, hospitality or public facing environment.
Good computer and IT skills, with confidence using multiple systems and entering data accurately.
Able to communicate clearly, professionally and compassionately with a wide range of people.
Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
Experience of managing competing priorities and remaining organised in a busy environment.
Ability to remain calm under pressure, adapt to changing demands and work flexibly to support service needs.
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Desirable
Previous experience within a healthcare, hospital or NHS setting.
Experience supporting patients, service users or members of the public.
Experience of patient care activities, observations, venepuncture or cannulation.
Knowledge of Radiology services and patient pathways.
Awareness of NHS values, confidentiality and patient centred care principles.
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Demonstrates resilience and the ability to remain calm, professional and effective in a busy and demanding clinical environment.
Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and respond positively to frequent interruptions and competing demands.
Comfortable working in busy healthcare environments with regular patient contact, multiple staff groups, background noise, and varying activity levels throughout the day.
Able to undertake a physically active role involving prolonged periods of standing, walking between clinical areas, moving equipment and assisting with patient transfers and positioning following training.
Demonstrates a flexible approach to working across multiple hospital sites and clinical modalities as service needs require.
Able to work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently and compassionately with patients, carers and colleagues.
Demonstrates good attendance, reliability and commitment to supporting service delivery.
Willing and able to undertake all required training and competency development associated with the role, including IV cannulation.
Able to work within the MRI environment in accordance with departmental safety requirements.
Able to travel independently between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe sites and work flexibly across locations as required
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Desirable
Previous experience working in a fast-paced healthcare, emergency service, care, hospitality or customer-facing environment.
Experience working in situations requiring multitasking, prioritisation and adaptability.
Experience supporting individuals who may be anxious, distressed or require additional assistance
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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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Jessica Harris-Heyworth
[email protected]
01590663100
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 3
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Salary
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£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
348-SSW-12190
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Job locations
Lymington New Forest Hospital
Wellworthy Road
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8QD
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Hythe Hospital
Beaulieu Road
Hythe
Hampshire
SO45 4ZB
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Romsey Hospital
Winchester Hill
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 7ZA
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Attachments
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Job Description
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Person Specification
RDA B3 JD & PS New.docx – 151KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
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