Radiology Department Assistant Band 3 Full Time NEW

Job Vacancies My account Please wait, loadingSectorJob listJob detailsRadiology Department Assistant Band 3NHS AfC: Band 3Main area Outpatients Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent HoursFull timePart time37.5 hours per week Job ref 418-AHP80873-CWSite Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £25,760 – £27,476 PA Salary period Yearly Closing 22/06/2026 23:59Job OverviewTo support the imaging modalities and other clinical staff within the Radiology Department by assisting with the reception and care of all patients. The role also includes carrying out a range of healthcare and clerical duties, in line with the post holder’s competencies.Main duties of the jobSupport Clinical Care — Assist in the organisation, delivery, and evaluation of clinical care for patients within the department.Welcome and Orientation — Ensure patients and visitors are welcomed to the department and provide assistance with their orientation.Provide basic nursing care — Deliver basic nursing care within the limits of your competencies, including care for terminally ill, disabled, elderly, confused patients, and children.Working for our organisationBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesThe Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.To communicate effectively with the patients and relatives, referring any concerns to qualified nurses.To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust & the department and adhere to them.To communicate using appropriate verbal and nonverbal methods, in a variety of situations, overcoming physical & psychological barriers, supports new & nervous patientsTo assist in the day-to-day running of the department, assisting/supporting the radiographers and other staff coordinate the running of the department in all specialties within the department areas.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria NVQ 1 in care or equivalent experience in care profession. Evidence of personal developmentDesirable criteria NVQ 2 & 3 or working towards.Personal SkillsEssential criteria Professional attitude Demonstrates sensitivity to patient/family needs Able work within a diverse team with experienced nurses.Desirable criteria Demonstrates sensitivity to patients, staff & relatives Team focussed Able to work on own initiativeExperienceEssential criteria Experience in the care profession.Desirable criteria Experience in an Outpatient setting or similar setting.KnowledgeEssential criteria Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrates an awareness of organisational and clinical issues.It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to downloadB3 RDA Job Description (PDF, 616.3KB)B3 RDA Person Specification (PDF, 48.5KB)Functional Aspects RDA (PDF, 136.4KB)Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactName Robbie Barrett Job title CT Modality Manager Email address robbie.barrett@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Telephone number 01234355122 Additional informationExtension 2034List all jobs in Allied Health Professions or all sectorsSectorJob listJob details