Radiology Clinical Assistant
The closing date is 23 January 2026.
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 organisation 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.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of duties within the Radiology department to assist radiographers, nurses and radiologists during procedures as required. Working as part of a team is a necessity to ensure the day runs smoothly. They must be patient‑focused and be able to advocate for the patients if and when required.
They will also need to be able to deal with telephone enquiries from a variety of sources, prioritise their workload and work unsupervised when necessary.
It is essential to have a good level of general education and basic understanding of IT. Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are also an essential requirement for this post.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland. We also 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 patients’ homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as these groups are currently under‑represented.
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Job responsibilities
Tasks may include patient care, organisation of lists, effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving and handling tasks, de‑canulation, preparing rooms for examinations, restocking equipment, chaperoning during intimate examinations, portering of patients when required, and 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. Each day brings variety from assisting during imaging procedures to supporting patients through their visit and keeping our clinical areas running smoothly.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous experience in a clinical environment
Qualifications
* 4 GCSEs grades A to C / NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience
* NVQ level 3
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to prioritise
* Basic knowledge of IT programmes
* Patient‑Focused: Understands how the role impacts the patient journey and is willing to place the patient at the centre of their work
* Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
* Calm, professional, caring and flexible
* Responds well to change
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires the submission of a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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