Band 3 Radiology Support Worker - Nights

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Radiology Support Worker. This position involves providing support to radiology staff and ensuring patient care and clerical duties are met. Candidates should be flexible to work nights and across two hospital sites. The role offers opportunities for personal development in a multicultural environment. Applications are encouraged from those with relevant experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or clinical environment is preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Radiologists, Radiographers, and Sonographers.
• Undertake duties in General x-ray and support activities.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and contribute to a friendly work environment.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Radiology department operates from multiple sites to provide a wide range of imaging services. We are looking for suitably qualified staff to cover night duties as a radiology support worker; to provide support to the radiographers as part of our out-of-hours cover and to maintain smooth patient flows throughout the department. The post requires flexibility to work across Queens Hospital and King George Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers within Radiology, including preparation and tidying of rooms, care of patients, clerical and processing duties.
• Undertake duties in the General x-ray (Plain Films) department and support activities across both hospitals.
• Support the night shift as part of out-of-hours cover and contribute to efficient patient flow in a 7-day department with a flexible pattern.

Working environment and requirements

• Carry out care of patients, clerical duties and contribute to the working environment as part of the three main duty areas: Care of the patient, Clerical duties and the Working environment.
• Be part of a multicultural and friendly department with commitment to the personal development of staff and career progression.
• Be willing to work across two sites (Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital) as required.

Additional information

The post-holder will provide support to Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers within Radiology, including preparation and tidying of rooms, care of patients, clerical and processing duties.

The Trust is progressing with improvements and has opened new theatres at the King George Hospital Elective Surgical Hub and has been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal Awards. The Trust operates from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. There are two busy emergency departments and other related developments such as Women’s Health Hub, Ageing Well Centre and Community Diagnostic Centres.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and provide a substantial imaging capacity.

Our workforce includes around 8,000 staff from diverse backgrounds; many can work flexibly, with apprenticeships in progress and recognition as a London Living Wage employer.

For further information on this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification is not the full specification; review the full specification prior to applying. All new staff are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online. For enquiries or adjustments for applicants with a disability, contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details may be obtained by contacting the manager using the provided contact details.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025.