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 Xray, 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 7.5hour (5days per week) or 9.25hour shifts (4 days per week) including regular weekend working.
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 focussed and be able to advocate for the patients if/when required.
They will also need to be able to deal with telephone enquiries from a variet of sources, prioritize 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 organizational skills are also an essential requirement for this post.
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 Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA 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).
Details
Date posted
10 February 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
C
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
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.
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.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
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 centre of what they do
* Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
* Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
* Calm, professional, caring and flexible
Desirable
* Responds well to change
* Ability to work unsupervised
Qualifications
Essential
* 4 GCSEs grades A to C or equivalent experience
Desirable
* NVQ level 2 or 3
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
* Previous experience in a Radiology department
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
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 centre of what they do
* Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
* Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
* Calm, professional, caring and flexible
Desirable
* Responds well to change
* Ability to work unsupervised
Qualifications
Essential
* 4 GCSEs grades A to C or equivalent experience
Desirable
* NVQ level 2 or 3
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
* Previous experience in a Radiology department
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
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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
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