Job summary
To work as part of the Breast screening radiology team supporting advanced practitioner radiographers and radiologists in their role, in order to enhance departmental processes and optimise equipment utilisation, and clinic times.

To work in various clinical areas as required. To be able to work in The Breast Screening Departments at RHCH and at BNH, where required, due to clinic needs.

Main duties of the job
The main duty of the RDA will be to assist the radiologist in the ultrasound room, with patients setting out sterile trolleys and helping with procedures, both in Winchester and Basingstoke hospitals as required.

There are other roles involved, including helping the radiographers in clinics, PACS processing of images both in the department and to and from mobile vans. Roles within the office would include booking appointments by phone, and computer, so some computer skills would be essential.

About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 251-FCSS7881-RDA-A
Job locations: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications

• GCSE's in English and Maths (or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work)
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the post
• NVQ 3 or equivalent in healthcare
• Good general health to meet the demands of the post, which include some manual handling requirements
• Good sickness record

Desirable qualifications

• First Aid/Basic Life Support
• IT certificate
• Previous experience in a Radiology department
• Previous experience in an NHS hospital or care facility
• Desire to learn new skills

Essential skills and abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients
• Ability to use own initiative
• Good organisational skills and can manage time effectively
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Literate, with a keen sense of accuracy
• Competent computer skills
• Committed to helping deliver a high quality service
• Keen to learn and a professional attitude
• Can work both in a team and on own
• Can demonstrate a positive attitude and is self-motivated
• Common sense and an ability to be tactful and empathic

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of PACS, CRIS, NBSS

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. 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.

For questions about the job, contact
Lead Radiographer Breast Screening, Delyth Dique, delyth.dique@hhft.nhs.uk, 01962824845

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