Radiographic Assistant in Exeter

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Medical Imaging Department in Exeter at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is a Senior Radiographic Assistant role working within Medical Imaging supporting patients for diagnostic tests; working at the RDUH eastern sites at Wonford, Exeter Nightingale CDC and Community Hospitals.

About the Role

Based at Wonford and the Devon Diagnostic Centre (Nightingale Hospital) site at Sowton, our Medical Imaging team provide a broad range of imaging modality services including Plain Film X-Ray, Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound. As a Senior Radiographic Assistant you will work to support the Radiographic Assistants, Radiographers and Radiologists across these modalities. The department opens from 8am until 8pm 7 days a week, with 24-hour services for A&E and ward services. You will be required to be flexible and available to work a range of shifts including 8am-8pm, 9am-5pm, 9am-1pm, 8.30am-5.30pm over the 7 days of the week.

Successful candidates to the role will be flexible, adaptable and patient focussed, aiming to deliver the highest standards of clinical care. The role will involve supervising and training junior colleagues and new starters to enable them to achieve the high standards expected. You will be supported to develop the skills required to work in this role.

Exeter is a vibrant, welcoming and growing Cathedral city. It has a highly rated University; good Ofsted rated schools and an abundance of family amenities. Situated in the middle of the South West Region, and with easy access to Dartmoor/Exmoor, the surrounding countryside and the near‑by coast of Devon and Cornwall boasts spectacular scenery, promoting a lively, active outdoor lifestyle. The city is well served by rail, road and air links, with good access to other towns and places of interest, and an excellent local education service.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

Salary Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Closing Date: 5 October, 2026.