Radiology Clinical Assistant

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 From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post, 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.

• Previous NHS experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
• Experience within a Radiology department
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
Special Requirements Essential
• Understand the needs and workload of a busy Radiology department to ensure good service to all users
Desirable
• Ability to prioritise workload
Qualifications Essential
• 4 GCSEs grades A to C or equivalent experience
Person Specification Experience Essential
• Previous NHS experience in a clinical environment
Desirable
• Experience within a Radiology department
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
Special Requirements Essential
• Understand the needs and workload of a busy Radiology department to ensure good service to all users
Desirable
• Ability to prioritise workload
Qualifications Essential
• 4 GCSEs grades A to C or equivalent experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.