Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Radiology Department Assistant

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

Radiology Department Assistant - Band 3

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) & Cromer District Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Cromer District Hospital as a Band 3 Radiology Department Assistant (RDA).

The Radiology Department is part of the Diagnostic and Clinical Support Services division and plays a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging across a wide range of specialties within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be flexible and have excellent communication skills, speaking with patients, colleagues and team members, and the wider multi-disciplinary team within the Hospital Trust.

This role involves assisting with all aspects of Imaging including preparing patients for examinations, helping to position patients for examinations, assisting with interventional procedures, including assisting with biopsies and drainages as required, and you will be trained to perform cannulation on patients prior to CT and MRI examinations. Supporting paediatric lists will also be apart of this role.

The role is patient focused so good communication is essential to assist patients and to demonstrate care and empathy to those who are unwell or distressed, helping them through the Imaging process.

The post holder will contribute to the provision of a high standard of care for patients and carry out some duties unaided, in accordance with Trust/Directorate policy, at the discretion of qualified staff.

This is role will rotate on a roster basis throughout the department including MRI, CT, Plain Film and Ultrasound, the rotation will include shifts at NNUH, The CDC (Community diagnostic centre) and Cromer District Hospital as required.

There are various shifts which cover the 24-hour period including some night shifts, over seven days of the week, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-CS2534

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, includingchanging patients in preparation for examination and explaining procedures.
Perform cannulation on patients prior to CT, MRI and IVU examinations.
Assist radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages, as andwhen the need arises.
Participate in Muscoskeletal Steroid Injections in Ultrasound.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, includingchanging patients in preparation for examination and explaining procedures.
Perform cannulation on patients prior to CT, MRI and IVU examinations.
Assist radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations.
Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages, as andwhen the need arises.
Participate in Muscoskeletal Steroid Injections in Ultrasound.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent, relevant assessed experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as a Band 2 Radiographic Assistant within the Radiology Department.

Skills

Essential

Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise

Attitude / Aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent, relevant assessed experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as a Band 2 Radiographic Assistant within the Radiology Department.

Skills

Essential

Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise

Attitude / Aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)