Radiology Support Worker

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Shields; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fitness Centre (SRH)

Hospital libraries

Care Co-ordinator for childcare

Zusammenfassung

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiology Support Worker to assist radiographers, sonographers and radiologists across a range of imaging services. The role focuses on patient care, moving and handling, and contributing to a 24/7 service in a busy department.

The post includes completing the Care Certificate within 12 weeks and progressing to Band 3 on successful training and consolidation. A full-time, permanent contract is offered.

Qualifikationen

• Maths and English Language at Level 1 or above (GCSE A-E or equivalent) or equivalent health care experience.
• Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related role.
• Health Care Certificate.

Aufgaben

• Assist radiographers, sonographers and radiologists in diagnostic imaging examinations (mobile, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI).
• Ensure high standards of patient care and a caring environment for patients and carers.
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties as required.
• Participate in flexible working arrangements including out-of-hours as needed.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Maths & English Level 1+

Health Care Certificate

Tools

Radiology Information Systems

Jobbeschreibung

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Support Worker

The closing date is 11 November 2026

The Trust arecurrently looking to recruit compassionateRadiology Assistants / Support workers to join our fast-paced and friendlyRadiology department.

We offer avibrant and exciting place to work; with a professional hard-working team whoare looking forward to welcoming staff to our department.

We provide a comprehensive Care Certificate Programme (which consists of both classroomand self-directed study) that will support you in achieving the competenciesand skills required to deliver high quality and safe patient care.

It is a condition of employment that allRadiology Assistant / Support Workers attend and complete the Care Certificateand achieve their competencies within 12 weeks of commencing in post.Progression to Band 3 is on satisfactory completion of the Care Certificateand also a period of consolidated learning.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application.

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Main duties of the job

As a Radiology Support Worker, you will support the Radiology Department in all areas:

• Plain Film X-Ray, CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiography (site dependent)
• Supporting the Team in the provision of a 24 / 7 service.

Your role willinclude preparing patients for various investigations, acting as chaperone, moving and handling, patient care and use of computers.

It is essential that you have good communication and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude in all aspects of care delivery.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent patient care, maintain confidentiality, work on your own initiative and as part of a team, and understand the importance of following standard operating policies and procedures.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area.

We offer our staff outstanding benefits

• Fitness Centre (SRH)
• libraries at both hospital sites
• chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

• To assist radiographers, sonographers and radiologists in carrying out a wide range of diagnostic imaging examinations, including mobile, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Ensure high standards of patient care at all times and assist in developing a sensitive and caring environment for patients and carers within Radiology.
• Carry out clerical and administrative duties as required.

Participate in flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of the service including out of hours working

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment
• Demonstrable experience working with IT.
• Previous work within a Radiology setting

Qualifications

• Maths and English Language at Level 1 or above (GCSE A-E or equivalent) or equivalent health care experience.
• Willingness to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate and any other training related role.
• Health Care Certificate.

Skills

• Demonstrate well developed written, verbal, listening skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative or as a team player
• Demonstrate willingness to work flexibly to ensure service provision
• Ability to perform Moving and Handling tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality/security.
• Show compassion, care and maintains patients privacy and dignity.
• Experience of Radiology Information Systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£25,272 a yearIncreasing to Band 3 (£25,760 - £27,476)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0826-25-1

Job locations

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust