Radiography Aide (RDA) Temporary Specified purpose
Job Title: Radiology Department Aide (RDA) – Specified Purpose
Reference No: 05\.025(2026\)
Department / Directorate: Radiology Department, Radiology Directorate
Reports to: Radiography Services Manager or Deputy
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.
The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin \& Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1\.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.
TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.
The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a *“Hospital without Walls”* always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is “*People Caring for People to Live Better Lives”* through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:* Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partners
- Achieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing
- Respect – for patients, each other and our environment
- Equity – for patients and staff
A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us
purpose of the role:
The Radiography Dept Aide (RDA) will work effectively as part of the Radiology team dedicated to delivering a high quality efficient Radiology service to patient whilst demonstrating a professional caring and responsible approach to duties carried out.
In this role The RDA work alongside the Radiographers, Radiologists and radiology clerical colleagues providing direct care and assistance to patients attending TUH Radiology.
overview of role:
Key Duties and Responsibilities* The successful candidate will be part of a team dedicated to the delivery of high quality service and must demonstrate a caring and responsible approach to duties carried out
- Participate in staff rotation within the department and duties throughout the TUH Radiology Campus, in the main Radiology dept, the ED and the Primary Care Radiology unit.
- Be committed to assuring high standards and strive for a user centered service
- Monitor and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards relevant to the use of ionising radiation
- Comply with local radiation safety rules
- Participate in mandatory training programmes
- Demonstrate good professional and technical standards
- To report any equipment defects or problems to the Radiographer in the area where working or directly to the RSM
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers etc.
- Maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other Hospital business
- To take responsibility for the general cleanliness, tidiness and safety of the Department, with specific responsibility for their own work area. To familiarise themselves with current infection control procedures
- Participate in audit programmes and in the implementation of findings
- Any other duties assigned by the Radiology Management team
- Assist with the preparation of patients for imaging procedures.
- Assist and monitor patients while they are taking preparations for examinations.
- Assistant patient in completing pre imaing paperwork/questionnaires.
- Assist with moving and positioning of patients when necessary.
- Help and support patients prior to and after examinations.
- Assist with confused or agitated patients while in the department.
- Participate in rosters within the department as required.
- Assist in any area within the department as required.
- Collect ambulant patient and pts that can be collected by Wheelchair when working in the ED Xray and CT scanner.
- In rostered areas answer telephones when necessary and locate appropriate personnel using telephone inter\-com system.
- Clean and help maintain image processing and diagnostic equipment.
- Ensure duties in Dirty Utility/Sluice room are carried out as required.
- Change linen on x\-ray tables, couches and trolleys.
- Ensure rooms are adequately stocked daily.
- Ensure changing cubicles are clean and tidy prior to use.
- Change cubicle curtains as requested.
- Ensure the correct laundry bags are used and the correct use of alginate bags
- Assist with the disposal of clinical waste
- Attend to spillages immediately to reduce the risk of accident.
- Check hoist and change battery as required.
- Report faults/broken items in the dept to radiographers/RSM.
- Assist with the cleaning and transfer of equipment and accessories within the department.
- Be familiar and comply with the Hospital policies in relation to Patients Charter, Health and Safety, Fire, Major Disaster, Infection control, Smoking, and Waste Disposal including disposal of soiled linen.
- Observe department policies and procedures.
- Read and observe local rules.
- Assist with issues relating to day to day department operation such as Materials Management, Pharmacy, Catering or Laboratory.
- Report all incidents involving self, patients or visitors to Radiography Services Manager or deputy.
- Assist with emergency first aid as directed.
- Help patients to complete MRI safety questionnaires in advance of MRI scan.
- Ensure patients are changed into gowns where appropriate jewellery etc is removed
- Scan documents onto NIMIS where required
Must have:* Have been educated to Leaving Certificate standard.
or* Have passed an examination of comparable standard at second level
or* A relevant Certificate in healthcare support at FETAC Level 5
and* A minimum of one year’s relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting
and* Aptitude for computing is essential
Desirable:* Previous experience working in a Radiology Dept
- Previous experience working with NIMIS platform
- The appointment is a Temporary specified purpose, full time and pensionable role.
- The annual leave entitlement is 23 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.
- Normal working hours are 37 hrs worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
Applications must be submitted ‘on\-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On\-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.
All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.
Informal Enquiries to: Ms Andrea Moore \- Telephone (01\) 4143774 or email andrea.moore@tuh.ie
Closing Date: Before close of business on: 2nd June 2026
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