Senior Radiographic Assistant

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Radiographic Assistant to support radiographers and radiologists in delivering efficient patient care. The role includes assisting with various radiological procedures, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols, and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a flexibly adaptable approach to work, and relevant qualifications, including GCSEs or A-levels in healthcare subjects. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the NHS in a patient-facing role.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.
• Experience in aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Assisting radiographers and radiologists with providing quality patient care.
• Maintaining infection control standards while working with patients.
• Supporting the maintenance of patient environments in collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as an effective team member

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

2 A-levels or NVQ Level 3 in healthcare

CARE Certificate

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

Senior Radiographic Assistant

The closing date is 11 January 2026

We are looking for individuals to join our multidisciplinary team of staff in the Radiology department within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role involves a wide range of duties that are required to assist staff performing radiological procedures. This can include patient care, portering and clerical work. These are all necessary to provide an efficient and caring imaging service. The successful candidate will require good communication and organisational skills, and be expected to work to agreed protocols and standards.

Based at either the Royal Victoria Infirmary or the Freeman Hospital, you will be expected to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends. You must have a flexible approach to duties and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience in a hospital/caring environment is essential.

• Interview Date Tuesday 27 January 2026

Full time and part time available – please indicate which you are applying for on your application form.

• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to aid the patient through the various stages of the examination. This includes correct identification of the patient, helping the patient to undress, escort the patient into the appropriate area, support throughout the examination if required and providing after care if necessary.
• Assisting doctors and sonographers with aseptic procedures.
• Support the maintenance of the patient environment, to the highest standard of care delivery, within trust policies and protocols.
• Collaborating with other colleagues and health care professionals in the hospital to achieve optimum patient care.
• Ensure infection control policies are adhered to when dealing with patients, promoting good practice, in relation to trust policies e.g. hand washing.
• To ensure appropriate stock levels, tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in the work areas at all times.
• To report any untoward incidents involving patients, staff and colleagues to the senior Radiographer.
• Nursing and clerical duties as the need arises.

The post is suitable for a person with good interpersonal skills, the ability to empathise with individual patients and to assist and support them in a very technological environment. You will assist professionals in the department to deliver an effective, efficient service of the highest quality.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• Assisting radiographers and radiologists in delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. This post will involve rotation around all areas of the imaging department in addition to off site imaging centres when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or functional skills Level 2 or equivalent
• 2 A-levels or NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare related subject or appropriate experience in a clinical healthcare environment
• CARE Certificate.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working within the NHS in a patient facing role
• Ability to work to agreed standards and protocols
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality
• Knowledge of health and safety policies
• Knowledge of local trust and directorate policies
• Experience in aseptic technique
• Moving and handling training

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Basic IT skills
• Experience using NHS IT 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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust