Radiology Clinical Assistant

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the North East is seeking dedicated healthcare assistants for their busy Radiology department. Candidates will work in a dynamic team environment, providing essential support to patients and staff. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on patient advocacy. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available within this high-performing organization.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education required.
• Basic understanding of IT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiographers, nurses, and radiologists during procedures.
• Handle telephone inquiries and prioritize workload.
• Patient care and support, including moving and handling tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

General Education

Job description

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.

Radiology is a busy department providing X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound services for the Emergency department, In-patients, and Out-patients. We provide 24/7 diagnostic services to the hospital using high-quality, up-to-date equipment.

Candidates will work a combination of 7.5-hour (5 days per week) or 9.25-hour shifts (4 days per week), including regular weekend working.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of duties within the Radiology department to assist radiographers, nurses, and radiologists during procedures as required. Working as part of a team is essential to ensure the day runs smoothly. They must be patient-focused and able to advocate for patients when necessary.

They will also need to handle telephone inquiries from various sources, prioritize their workload, and work unsupervised when needed.

It is essential to have a good level of general education and a basic understanding of IT. Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are also required for this post.

About us

If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated as essential in the person specification to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We also have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals and over 80 community-based settings, including patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions are available in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th, 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criterion and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Tasks may include patient care, organizing lists, effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving and handling tasks, de-cannulation, preparing rooms for examinations, restocking equipment, chaperoning during intimate examinations, portering patients when required, and booking appointments.