Radiology Support Worker

NHS; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking two part-time Radiology Support Workers to join their team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves patient reception, data management, and providing support to medical staff in various radiology departments. Ideal candidates will be dynamic team players with strong communication skills, willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Good command of the English language.
• Available to work Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays.
• Evidence of personal development.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients into the department and accurately enter data.
• Answer the telephone and respond to queries from patients.
• Work alongside Radiographers and Sonographers.

Skills

Good communication/interpersonal skills

Knowledge of computer systems

Education

Good General Education with GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Tools

Sectra RIS/PACS system

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Radiology Support Worker

The closing date is 03 July 2025

An opportunity has arisen, within the Radiology Department, for two part time Radiology Support Workers to work alongside our Radiographers and Sonographers within the Radiology Department at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

These positions will provide an exciting challenge for dynamic and empathetic team players, with excellent communication skills and enthusiasm, who enjoy working within a hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work as an integral part of the Radiology team, working in the X-ray Department, Ultrasound Department, and Centenary Radiology Departments at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

The main responsibilities will include receiving our patients into the department on our reception desks, accurately entering patient and examination data in to the Radiology IT system, answering the telephone, responding to queries from patients, GPs and staff and general patient care.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but training can be given.

There are two posts which will be worked in our X-ray departments on Receptions and the clinical areas with our Radiographers and Sonographers. Please see attached rotas for details.

Post one: 30.25 hours per week - These hours will be worked as 7.5 hour days over Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Post two: 15.75 hours per week - These hours will be worked over three days, Saturdays, Sundays, and Thursdays.

Please indicate on your application form if you have a preference to either of the roles.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good General Education with GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Good Command of English Language

Personal Qualities

• Available to work Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays on a rota basis as required

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of computer systems
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to Trust and Department Policies and Procedures
• Evidence of personal development (PDP)

Experience

• Keyboard skills with speed and accuracy
• Evidence of computer skills
• Use of Sectra RIS/PACS system
• Previous experience of working in a Radiology department.

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust