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 the Care Certificate and achieve their competencies within 12 weeks of commencing in post. Progression to Band 3 is on satisfactory completion of the Care Certificate and also 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 responsibilities

• 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.

Essential experience

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

Desirable experience

• Previous work within a Radiology setting

Essential qualifications

• Maths and English Language at Level 1 or above (GCSE A-E or equivalent) or equivalent health care 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 qualifications

• Health Care Certificate.

Essential skills

• 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 skills

• Experience of Radiology Information 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.

Salary
£25,272 a year, increasing to Band 3 (£25,760 - £27,476)

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Closing date
11 November 2026

Employer details
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, South Tyneside District Hospital, South Shields, NE34 0PL, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Sophie Wood, sophie.wood24@nhs.net

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