Radiology Support Worker | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organisation is seeking a dynamic Band 2 Support Worker to join their Radiology Department. Responsibilities include assisting patients, preparing imaging equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a problem-solving approach, and be flexible in their working hours. This role offers diverse opportunities within patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to assist patients in clinical settings.
• Commitment to training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Chaperone and assist patients as needed.
• Support safe transfer of patients.
• Prepare for imaging examinations.
• Assist during clinical procedures.
• Comply with cross-infection policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving approach

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 2 Support Worker to join the Radiology Department at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach to their work and be flexible to work across the pathways of care within clinical settings within the Radiology Directorate.

About East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire NHS Trust offers Radiological services across 7 sites. (2 acute and 5 community sites) We deliver high standards of care to all our patients and are looking for a dynamic and motivated person to work alongside and support our friendly, hardworking team. The service is committed to training and developing staff within their role and any required training will be provided. Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

Responsibilities

• Chaperone and Assist patients to dress/undress where appropriate.
• Ensure safe transfer of patients to and from the department to the wards.
• Support and provide reassurance to patients and carers/family.
• Prepare and set up for imaging examinations. This includes the preparation of trays, trolleys and examination rooms.
• Provide assistance to Clinicians and other Registered Health Care Professionals during clinical procedures.
• Undertake agreed clinical tasks, under the direct supervision of a Clinician or other Registered Health Care Professionals.
• Adapt to needs and requirements of patients attending for clinic appointments or procedures.
• Understand and comply with the cross-infection policy when dealing with patients.
• Assist in the setup of aseptic and clean areas in preparation for complex interventional procedures.
• Ensure the tidiness and cleanliness of all clinical rooms ensuring equipment is cleaned as directed.
• Ensure stock is put away in a timely manner and adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Reception duties including registration and processing of patient details onto the computer as required. This involves the operation of Radiology and associated hospital computer systems.
• Inputting data onto external Regulatory systems.
• Assist and support registered health care professionals during pre-operative assessments.
• Work flexibly between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday, with time off in the week to compensate for weekend working.
• Comply with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026