Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
CT Clinical Assistant - Temporary 9 months Maternity Cover
The closing date is 19 November 2026

Job summary
This is a temporary 9 month post to cover Maternity leave.

To assist in the smooth and efficient running of the CT & MRI department by providing clinical and administrative support and enhanced clinical skills to deliver a high-quality service to all patients both on the main site at Chesterfield Royal Hospital Foundation trust and our community diagnostic site at Walton Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Imaging Team in the care of the Patient:
• Prepare patients prior to examination
• Assist during examination/procedures giving care and reassurance
• Undertake safety questionnaires for CT and MRI
• To undertake cannulation for patients
• Escort patients to and from wards when required.
• Assist with processing of images and post examination documentation.
• Maintain a tidy and safe department ensuring rooms are adequately stocked with linen/stock/equipment.
• Ensure that the Trust's Prevention and Control of Infection policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained.
• Have an awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.
• Support and take active role in research and audit undertaken by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To actively participate in the Staff Development Process Review.
• Encourage, mentor and train all team members within CIA teams.
• Active participation in stock control

About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC following their latest inspection in February 2017.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rota
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 166-DCSC-8344706

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE A-C Grade in English; Willingness to undertake QCF training - Levels 3 in Health & Social Care
• Desirable: Previous relevant experience; QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care; GCSE Maths (A-C Grade)

Experience

• Essential: Experience in an environment involving people contact; Experience in cannulation
• Desirable: Previous experience in a healthcare environment

Skills

• Essential: Well developed social skills; Good organisational skills; Aware of confidentiality issues; Able to work as a member of a team; Demonstrates personal initiative
• Desirable: Willingness to acquire new skills; Basic computer skills; Knowledge of CRIS system

Personal Attributes

• Essential: Smart appearance; Good communication skills; Shows empathy, warm personality; Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service; Reliable; Motivational skills
• Desirable: Personal transport

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details
Employer name: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Walton CDC, Chesterfield Rd, Calow, Chesterfield, S40 5BB, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: CT Lead Radiographer Sharon Hawkins, sharon.hawkins@nhs.net, 01246512052

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome; visa sponsorship is not stated as offered by the employer.