Job Summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.
Radiology is a busy department providing X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound services for the Emergency department, In-patients and Out-patients. We provide 24/7 diagnostic services to the hospital using high quality up-to-date equipment.
Candidates will work a combination of 7.5 hour (5 days per week) or 9.25 hour shifts (4 days per week) including regular weekend working.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that puts patients first and lives the NHS values every day compassion, dignity, teamwork, and commitment to quality.
About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager. You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job Details
Date posted: 09 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9439-2526-1374
Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Tasks may include; patient care, organisation of lists, effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving and handling tasks, de-cannulation, preparing rooms for examinations, restocking equipment, chaperoning during intimate examinations, portering of patients when required, booking appointments.
In this hands on role, you’ll work closely with Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists, and students, helping to deliver a safe, efficient and patient focused service. Every day brings variety from assisting during imaging procedures to supporting patients through their visit and keeping our clinical areas running smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential
* Organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to prioritise
* Basic knowledge of IT programmes
* Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the center of what they do
* Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
* Calm, professional, caring and flexible
Desirable
* NVQ level 3
* Responds well to change
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: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/
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