Radiology Clinical Assistant

County Durham & Darlington Nhs Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiology Clinical Assistant to support radiographers, radiologists and sonographers across MRI, CT and ultrasound services. You will help with patient preparation, movement, safety in MRI, room preparation and equipment restocking.

You'll need strong organisation, communication, and a patient‑focused approach, with willingness to travel across Trust sites and work flexible shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Good general education – 4 GCSEs A-C or equivalent.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support patients before, during and after examinations.
• Assist with patient preparation and moving and handling.
• Maintain a safe MRI environment and prepare clinical areas.
• Restock equipment and assist with sterile and non-sterile procedures.
• Chaperone during intimate examinations and portering when required.
• Book appointments and coordinate lists.
• Prioritise workload and communicate with the radiology team.

Skills

Adaptive communication

Working under pressure

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs A-C

NVQ level 2

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 Xray, 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 7.5hour (5days per week) or 9.25hour shifts (4 days per week) including regular weekend working.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and proactive Radiology Clinical Assistant to join our busy Radiology team. Working alongside Radiographers, Radiologists, and Sonographers, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care across a range of imaging services including MRI, CT and Ultrasound.

Key responsibilities include supporting patients before, during, and after examinations, assisting with patient preparation and moving and handling, helping to maintain a safe MRI environment, preparing clinical areas, replenishing stock and equipment, and assisting with sterile and non-sterile procedures. You will act as a patient advocate, ensuring comfort, dignity, and wellbeing at all times, while promoting excellent patient experience and responding appropriately to individual needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and work independently using initiative, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism, patient safety, and infection prevention. You will also support workflow coordination, complete patient safety checks, participate in mandatory training, and contribute to the induction of new team members.

This role may involve assisting patients with personal care, including dressing, undressing, and occasional intimate care, and therefore requires a caring, respectful, and empathetic approach.

About us

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

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

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Job responsibilities

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 a necessity to ensure the day runs smoothly. They must be patient focussed and be able to advocate for the patients if/when required.

• patient care
• organisation of 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 of patients when required
• booking appointments

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of general education - 4 GCSES A-C or equivalent
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Experience

Desirable

• Good knowledge of working practices within a clinical setting

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Adaptive communication and interpersonal skills to engage with all health professionals, colleagues and patients with varied needs.
• Ability to work under pressure, using initiative and flexibly responding to change.
• Working knowledge of basic IT
• Good organisational skills demonstrating initiative

Desirable

• Responds well to change

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.