About this role
Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful individuals to join our multidisciplinary team of staff in one of our large X-ray departments within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary or Freeman Hospital and will include rotation to our satellite sites depending on service needs. You will be expected to work a variety of working patterns including weekday, evening and weekend shifts. You must have a flexible approach to duties and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. Experience in a hospital/caring environment is desirable.
- Interview Date: Wednesday 04 November 2026
- Full time or part time across seven days a week incorporating 11hr and 7.5hr shifts. Please indicate your preference.
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
The role involves a wide range of duties, including patient care, assisting staff performing radiological procedures, portering and clerical work, which are all required to provide an efficient imaging service.
The successful candidate will require good communication and organisational skills, and be expected to work to agreed protocols and standards.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Radiographic Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality imaging service across the Radiology Department. Working closely with radiographers and other healthcare professionals, you will help ensure patients receive safe, compassionate and efficient care throughout their visit.
Key responsibilities include
- Assisting radiographers with a wide range of imaging activities, including patient preparation, positioning and support during examinations.
- Escorting patients to and from wards, departments and waiting areas, ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety at all times.
- Providing reassurance and support to patients, relatives and carers, including those who may be anxious, distressed or have additional communication needs.
- Preparing clinical areas and equipment for examinations, maintaining a clean, organised and safe environment.
- Supporting infection prevention and control practices and adhering to all Trust policies, procedures and radiation protection requirements.
- Using Radiology information systems to access patient information, maintain accurate records and support departmental administration activities.
- Assisting with reception and clerical duties when required, including greeting patients, booking examinations, printing worklists and responding to enquiries.
- Monitoring and replenishing departmental stock and reporting equipment faults or maintenance issues.
- Working flexibly across a range of imaging areas and sites as required, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- Contributing positively as a member of the wider Radiology team and supporting service improvements.
This role involves regular movement of patients, equipment and stock, and requires the ability to work in a busy environment whilst maintaining excellent standards of patient care and communication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in English Language and Maths or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare related subject
- CARE certificate
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the general public
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a care/healthcare environment
- Previous NHS experience
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of organisational and health and safety policies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Basic IT skills
- Physically able to undertake the duties of the post
Values/Behavioural/Attitudes
Essential
- Flexible to working outside of normal working hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays
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
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
317 Trustwide
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)