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Radiology Support WorkerNHS

South Shields, NE34 0PL Permanent £25,272
Posted 19 August 2026 Closing date 2 September 2026
Tyne Dock (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (0.6 miles away) Interchange (1.8 miles away)

Job summary

The Trust are currently looking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Radiology Assistants/ Support workers to join our fast-paced and friendly Radiology department.

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

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

It is a condition of employment that all Radiology Assistant/Support Workers attend and complete the Care Certificate and achieve their competencies within 12 weeks of commencing in post. Progression to a band 3 is on satisfactory completion of the Care Certificate and 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. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

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, and Ultrasound and Interventional Radiography (site dependent). Supporting the team in the provision of a 24/7 service.

Your role will include 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.

Job description

  • 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

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

About us

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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, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

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