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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Imaging Support Worker (formally RDA)

The closing date is 27 September 2026

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Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and supporting high-quality diagnostic services? We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Imaging Support Worker to join our busy Diagnostic Imaging team.

In this rewarding and varied role, you will play a vital part in ensuring patients receive a safe, efficient and positive experience throughout their imaging journey. Working closely with radiographers, radiologists and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the delivery of a wide range of diagnostic imaging services while providing excellent care and reassurance to patients.

As a member of the support team, you will combine hands-on patient care with administrative, technical and procedural responsibilities. You will assist with imaging examinations, manage and prepare equipment, support the effective use of Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and help maintain smooth day-to-day department operations.

You will be confident working independently within established protocols, using your judgement and initiative to prioritise tasks and respond to patient and service needs. Your knowledge of imaging examinations and procedures will enable you to answer patient queries, support colleagues and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-centred service.

Main duties of the job

Undertake initial patient identification and screening checks, escalating any concerns.

Assist with patient transfers, positioning and manual handling.

Support vulnerable patients and those with additional needs.

Prepare examination rooms and set up equipment for complex and interventional procedures.

Assist practitioners with aseptic and clean techniques.

Check emergency equipment availability and functionality.

Clear and decontaminate equipment after procedures.

Remove cannulas and undertake cannulation where trained and authorised.

Prepare PPE and patient-handling equipment such as hoists.

Recognise deteriorating or unwell patients and escalate concerns.

Take and record observations where trained and authorised.

Support accurate record keeping throughout the patient pathway.

Perform routine equipment checks such as QA and daily checks

Identify, document and report equipment faults or non-conformities.

Move and prepare mobile imaging equipment, ultrasound machines, X-ray units and MRI coils.

Support students, trainees and new staff.

To have a flexible approach to working and to participate in duties between 08:00 and 20:00 Monday to Sunday including bank holidays on a pro rata basis.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata (if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

427-8251107

Job locations

Radiology, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, has strong organisational and communication skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional care for every patient.

Please be aware that this vacancies is currently under Banding review. Although the advertised post is currently a Band 2, this may be a Band 3 after review. If you have any more questions in regards to this, please let us know.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, has strong organisational and communication skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional care for every patient.

Please be aware that this vacancies is currently under Banding review. Although the advertised post is currently a Band 2, this may be a Band 3 after review. If you have any more questions in regards to this, please let us know.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSE in English Language and Maths minimum grade C/4 or equivalent
• Completion of a Care Certificate (or willingness to work towards this)

Desirable

• Experience and ability to perform peripheral cannulation
• Healthcare/Science related Level 3 qualification
• Level 3 qualification (A-Levels/BTEC/T Levels and Level 3 NVQ's)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Ability to understand and communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a team environment.
• Ability to use IT systems and databases

Desirable

• Have previous administration experience.
• Have experience of working in a volunteering or customer-facing role.

Values

Essential

• You will be motivated, proactive, kind, caring and take responsibility
• You will be willing to learn and open to change.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Empathetic manner to deal with a diverse range of patients
• Flexible approach to work
• Calm, with the ability to work under pressure
• Manual handling with the ability to undertake daily repetitive handling & transfer of patients
• Exposure on a regular basis to unpleasant working conditions and the requirement to deal with hazards

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSE in English Language and Maths minimum grade C/4 or equivalent
• Completion of a Care Certificate (or willingness to work towards this)

Desirable

• Experience and ability to perform peripheral cannulation
• Healthcare/Science related Level 3 qualification
• Level 3 qualification (A-Levels/BTEC/T Levels and Level 3 NVQ's)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Ability to understand and communicate in English, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a team environment.
• Ability to use IT systems and databases

Desirable

• Have previous administration experience.
• Have experience of working in a volunteering or customer-facing role.

Values

Essential

• You will be motivated, proactive, kind, caring and take responsibility
• You will be willing to learn and open to change.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Empathetic manner to deal with a diverse range of patients
• Flexible approach to work
• Calm, with the ability to work under pressure
• Manual handling with the ability to undertake daily repetitive handling & transfer of patients
• Exposure on a regular basis to unpleasant working conditions and the requirement to deal with hazards

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiology, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiology, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Radiographer and ISW Line Manager

Tracey Russell

[email protected]

01225824367

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata (if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

427-8251107

Job locations

Radiology, Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

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