Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Radiology Helper

The closing date is 24 December 2025

Job summary

To work on a rotational basis within the department, providing clerical and clinical support for radiographers and radiologists ensuring a high quality and efficient radiographic service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a self-motivated and hardworking individual to help and support the clinical staff with a variety of tasks within the Radiology Department based at St Helier Hospital.No formal qualifications are necessary but the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a caring nature, with a helpful and flexible approach.Tasks will include caring for the needs of the patients during Radiology procedures and assisting the Radiographers and Radiologists when required.

You will also be liaising with other healthcare staff such as ward staff to arrange for in-patients to be brought down to the Radiology Department and the role of the Radiology Helper will be to ensure both the staff and the patients are given appropriate information about the procedures.

This is a key role within the Radiology department in ensuring the patients' needs are met when they attend the radiology department and the throughput of workload is supported efficiently.

You may be based in all areas in the department including the General Department, Ultrasound, MRI and CT scanning.The role is interesting and varied and candidates must be keen to learn, enjoy a challenge and have the ability to use their own initiative.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7604610-FM-AG-R-VCG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Patient Care Experience
  • Adapt according to patient needs
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work methodically
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Good telephone manner
  • Good IT skills and proficiency
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible approach to duties Good inter-personal skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of Self-improvement
  • Ability to liaise with all grades of staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education
  • Willingness to learn new skills in the role
  • Willingness to study to gain further skills as required

Desirable

  • Hold NVQ 2 or 3 in Customer Care or Patient Care
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Patient Care Experience
  • Adapt according to patient needs
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work methodically
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Good telephone manner
  • Good IT skills and proficiency
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible approach to duties Good inter-personal skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of Self-improvement
  • Ability to liaise with all grades of staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education
  • Willingness to learn new skills in the role
  • Willingness to study to gain further skills as required

Desirable

  • Hold NVQ 2 or 3 in Customer Care or Patient Care

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Radiographer for Plain Film & IR

Helen Grant

helen.grant1@nhs.net

02082963745

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£29,179 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7604610-FM-AG-R-VCG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Supporting documents

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