South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Assistant/Support Worker

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

The Trust are currently looking to recruit 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 a 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.

You will progress to Band 3 Radiology Assistant / Support Worker on completion or in receipt of healthcare Certificate.

Main duties of the job

As a Radiology Assistant 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.

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 STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Band 2 / 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0725-13

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL


Job description

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.

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

Job description

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English at Level 1 or above (GCSE A-E or
  • equivalent) or equivalent healthcare 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.

Desirable

  • Healthcare Certificate.

Skills

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • Experience of Radiology Information systems.

Other

Desirable

  • Please provide a contact telephone number.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrable experience working with IT.

Desirable

  • Previous work within a Radiology setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English at Level 1 or above (GCSE A-E or
  • equivalent) or equivalent healthcare 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.

Desirable

  • Healthcare Certificate.

Skills

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • Experience of Radiology Information systems.

Other

Desirable

  • Please provide a contact telephone number.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrable experience working with IT.

Desirable

  • Previous work within a Radiology setting.

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 details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Harry McQuillan / Ruth Welsh

harry.mcquillan2@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Band 2 / 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0725-13

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL


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