Band 3 - Radiology Department Assistant, Radiology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job description

About

We are looking for a fixed-term Radiology Department Assistant to join our dedicated team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

You will play a vital role in supporting both patients and Radiology staff. The successful candidate is expected to work across our 3 hospital sites: Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and  Elstree Way.

The post holder will assist in delivering high-quality radiology services, working collaboratively within a dynamic and supportive team while maintaining professional relationships across various hospital departments.

Working hours include weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

 If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, we would love to hear from you.

Duties will include: 

• Welcoming all patients and service users to the department. 

• Completing administrative processes and supporting patient flow through the department. 

• Booking patients in for their examinations and directing patients to the relevant waiting areas. 

• Answering telephone queries.

• Preparing examination rooms and equipment. 

• Assisting the Radiologists, Radiographers and Radiology Nurses during procedures. 

• Provide formal chaperone support to patients when required.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

 

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

 

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

 

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

 

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

 

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

 

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

 

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

 

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

To deliver direct patient care, support equipment maintenance, and perform administrative tasks, including reception and clerical duties, to ensure a high-quality service for patients.

The post holder will contribute to maintaining the department’s professional standards and undertake a range of delegated radiography-related responsibilities.

Additionally, the role includes assisting with the transfer of patients to and from the Radiology department.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026