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Radiology Assistant
The closing date is 16 March 2026
Radiology Department assistant required within Northumbria Healthcare the predominant base will be North Tyneside General. However, there is a need for all staff to meet the travel requirements of the role covering a Trustwide service.
Candidates will be expected to participate in full departmental rota covering ultrasound and CT examinations. Will also be required to cover shifts trust wide including the Emergency Hospital at Cramlington which includes covering late shifts and weekends on a rotational basis. Successful candidates will support radiographers and sonographers undertaking diagnostic and interventional examinations. Providing support to patients attending for examinations. Candidates will be required to travel across sites to meet the needs of the service for sickness and annual leave.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures. To undertake a range of radiography related duties to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures, to assist radiographers and radiologists in their duties. To carry out a range of clerical and administrative duties. Weekend and Bank Holiday cover at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital will be required when needed.
About us
We manage four major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck General, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of high quality Radiographic Service within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Department policies and procedures. To undertake a range of radiography related duties to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following department procedures, to assist radiographers and radiologists in their duties. To carry out a range of clerical and administrative duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* A good basic education Good literate / numerate
* NVQ Level 2 in diagnostics and therapeutic support
* Computer Skills
Experience
* Knowledge and understanding of a range of routine department procedures following a 6 month period of induction and training to be capable of performing the full helper role in each of the areas within radiology.
* Infection control knowledge
* Basic knowledge of caring skills
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 name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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