Band 3 Clinical Department Assistant - Community Diagnostic Centre

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Support Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing essential clinical support across various departments including Cardiology and Imaging. Responsibilities include assisting doctors and performing IV cannulation as needed. Candidates must be ready to work full-time with a weekend rotation. This is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing clinical support in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to perform IV cannulation (training provided).
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff in Cardiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray, and Mobile Scanning units.
• Assist doctors and healthcare professionals.
• Help with manual handling tasks safely for patients and staff.

Job description

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre offers convenient access to important diagnostic tests including Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Phlebotomy, Respiratory and Imaging Tests – including CT, MRI, Ultrasound and X-Ray in a non-acute outpatient setting.

Role Overview

In this position you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a quality clinical support service for our patients and referring medical staff. This will involve providing clinical support to practitioners and doctors throughout the departments and assisting with manual handling tasks in a manner which is safe for both patients and staff. You will be required to rotate through all of the clinical areas mentioned above and assist the staff in providing the highest quality of care to a diverse range of patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in Cardiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray and Mobile Scanning units.
• Assist doctors and clinical staff.
• Perform IV cannulation when required (training will be given).
• Participate in weekend rotation.

Employment Details

• Full time – 37.5 hours per week.
• Probation period: 6 months.
• No teams or Skype interviews will be available.

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200 000 in A&E, deliver over 8 000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information, visit https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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Advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.