North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker - Diagnostic Imaging

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

Join Our Team: Make a Difference Every Day!

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join our Imaging Team.

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in healthcare, where your passion for helping others makes a real impact? No prior experience is required--just a willingness to care, learn and put patients first.

What We're Looking For:

Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.
A positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.

What You'll Do:

As a Clinical Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting our professional staff both with patient care and administrative tasks. You'll work across various areas such as Ultrasound, CT, Nuclear Medicine, the Emergency Department, Fluoroscopy, and MRI, providing essential support where it's needed most.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive training to help you succeed in your new role.
Support in obtaining the Care Certificate, which you'll complete within 12 to 15 weeks.
A flexible working environment, working across multiple sites & the CDC.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and become part of a team that truly cares. Your journey to making a difference starts here.

Full & part time roles available. Apply today and help us provide exceptional care to our patients!

Main duties of the job

Support the delivery of a high-quality imaging service across various modalities.
Communicate effectively and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Assist in training new Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers.
Help manage and update support worker rotas.
Oversee stock maintenance and ordering.
Prepare patients for imaging procedures, including cannulation, venepuncture, and Point of Care Testing (POCT).
Maintain and update patients' electronic imaging records using Trust and departmental systems.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

176-F-7658455-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description. Key tasks include supporting high-quality imaging services, team collaboration, and patient preparation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description. Key tasks include supporting high-quality imaging services, team collaboration, and patient preparation.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health-related subject/Care Certificate
Trained in cannulation, venepuncture and Point of Care Testing (POCT)

Desirable

Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as a care assistant in a NHS or private health care environment

Desirable

Experience of working in an Imaging Department

Key Skills

Essential

Ability to work under pressure and be flexible in their approach to work

Desirable

Basic IT and keyboard skills
Ability to effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work and that of others

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of confidentiality and accountability and what this means
CRIS & PACS

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health-related subject/Care Certificate
Trained in cannulation, venepuncture and Point of Care Testing (POCT)

Desirable

Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as a care assistant in a NHS or private health care environment

Desirable

Experience of working in an Imaging Department

Key Skills

Essential

Ability to work under pressure and be flexible in their approach to work

Desirable

Basic IT and keyboard skills
Ability to effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work and that of others

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of confidentiality and accountability and what this means
CRIS & PACS

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)