Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology Support Worker
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: 8am - 8pm 7 days a week service covered by rotation
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 297-7210871
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital (and Satellite sites)
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £24,169 pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Radiology Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated people who have experience in the healthcare environment to join the busy Radiology Department, rotating between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead and satellite sites including the new Community Diagnostic Centre at the Metrocentre.
The post holder will work across CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound and General X-ray. The role involves assisting with sterile procedures, chaperoning and preparing patients for examinations working alongside Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers and Nurses.
The post holder needs to be well organized with good communication skills to ensure they can work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure Radiology provides a high quality service to all its users. A sympathetic attitude to patients is essential ensuring safe and compassionate care. You will need to be able to cope with distressing and often challenging situations while prioritising your workload. In addition some office duties will be required including basic computer skills where you must have good attention to detail and maintain accurate records.
Main duties of the job
To provide a wide range of support to patients.
Assisting clinical and administrative teams, supporting the provision of a 7 day service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and satellite sites including the Community Diagnostic Centre at the Metrocentre.
To have a flexible and adaptable approach when assisting in an area of the department deemed appropriate by senior staff.
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative activities
- Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment. i.e. managing interruptions and queries
- Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques.
- Plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists.
- Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise.
- Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy.
- Perform and record daily checks of emergency equipment e.g. crash trolley and suction.
- Assist with the aftercare of the patient including removal of IV cannula.
- Safely handle body fluids as stated in Trust policy.
- Collect urine samples and perform pregnancy tests when deemed competent by nursing staff.
- Perform base line observations as directed by qualified professionals.
- Accurately document episodes of care as appropriate.
- Restock clinical rooms, ensuring rotation of stock within stock room and clinical rooms, including monitoring of expiry dates.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to ‘o’ Level/GCSE standard in English and Maths.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 2 Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to support others
- Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a NHS hospital
- Previous experience in a radiology department
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
- Ability to travel to other sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Liam Rice / Debbie Henderson
- Job title
- Radiology Services Support Deputy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 445 8083
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