Senior Radiology Assistant - Cross-Sectional | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit additional Radiography Assistants in the Diagnostic Imaging Department and would love to hear from you if you are an organised individual interested in patient care.

Radiography Assistants are essential for the smooth running of the Diagnostic Imaging service, supporting both patients and staff with a range of diagnostic imaging procedures.

Right to

Work in the UK

This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

The role includes

• Clinical support and patient care during imaging procedures involving MRI, CT and X-Ray.
• Assisting in movement of beds, wheel chairs, and patients using manual handling equipment provided.
• Preparing the clinical rooms for procedures and working aseptically during procedures.
• Entering data into the radiology computer system.
• Communicating with members of staff outside of the department to arrange complex scanning procedures.

We are looking for a motivated and caring individual who is ready to learn new skills and join our friendly team.

The department operates a seven day service and shifts involving evenings, weekends and community hospital sites.

Our hospital provides a range of services and links with satellite units as part of the Wessex Trauma network. The hospital secured funding for a new ED and ITU to be completed in 2027. We are nationally recognised for research and audit.

We pride ourselves on care and culture we create for our staff. We work to create a fair, inclusive environment.

We work in partnership to provide quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We celebrate diversity, we commit to creating an inclusive environment for employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application, it reduces a candidate’s individuality, makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and your suitability for the role.

Submissions must be truthful, if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Monday 3 Aug 2026