Role Overview
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. 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist radiographers, nurses and radiologists during procedures.
* Deal with telephone enquiries from a variety of sources, prioritise workload and work unsupervised when necessary.
Requirements
* Basic understanding of IT.
* Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a Healthcare Assistant for the Trust (sponsorship considered only if the applicant meets the criteria and has a current visa expiring within 3 months).
* Must possess all certificates stated as essential in the person specification.
Organisation
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 provide 24/7 diagnostic services to the hospital using high‑quality, up‑to‑date equipment. We operate from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and from community hospitals and care in patients' homes.
Application Information
From April 9th 2025 – Healthcare assistants – you must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to be considered for sponsorship (sponsorship will only be considered if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under‑represented.
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged it with the manager.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
For the most up‑to‑date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
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