Employer: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 21 Jun 2025
Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a successful track record.
Radiology is a busy department providing X-ray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound services for the Emergency department, In-patients, and Out-patients. We offer 24/7 diagnostic services 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 weekends.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist radiographers, nurses, and radiologists during procedures, working as part of a team to ensure smooth operations. They should be patient-focused and advocate for patients when needed. Responsibilities include handling telephone inquiries, prioritizing workload, and working independently when necessary. Good general education, basic IT skills, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
About us
Applicants must accept an interview slot in the system to proceed, even if previously arranged with the manager. All essential certificates listed in the person specification must be provided for pre-employment checks.
We serve from two acute sites—Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham—and have additional care centers and community hospitals. We welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as they are under-represented.
Full job descriptions are available in supporting documents. We discourage over-reliance on AI-generated content, which may reduce chances of success. For visa and eligibility info, please check online.
From April 9th, 2025, healthcare assistants must have at least two years of NHS experience to be considered for sponsorship, which is only available if you meet this criterion and have a current visa expiring within 3 months.
Job description and responsibilities
Tasks include patient care, organizing lists, communicating with departments, supporting patients, moving and handling, de-cannulation, preparing rooms, restocking, chaperoning, portering, and booking appointments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: 4 GCSEs Grades A-C or equivalent experience
* Desirable: NVQ level 2 or 3
Experience
* Essential: Experience in a clinical environment
* Desirable: Experience in a Radiology department
Skills & Knowledge
* Organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, prioritize, basic IT knowledge, patient-focused approach, result-oriented, team player, calm and flexible attitude.
* Desirable: Responds well to change, able to work unsupervised.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Employer details
Employer: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW
Website: [Link to be provided]
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