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Radiology Support Worker

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 October 2026

3 days left

Job description

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply. The Trust are currently looking to recruit a compassionate Radiology Assistant / Support worker to join our fast-p...

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.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English Language at Level 1 or above (GCSE Grade 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: - Healthcare Certificate.

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrable experience working in a healthcare environment.; - Demonstrable experience working with IT.

Desirable: - Previous work within a Radiology setting.

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 patient's privacy and dignity.

Desirable: - Experience of Radiology Information Systems.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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About the employer

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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