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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 26 January 2026

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Job summary

To undertake all duties associated with assisting to deliver the provision of a modern diagnostic imaging and medical photography service, providing high standards of patient care at all times.
To work within the operational hours of the departments as necessary.
Receive patients on arrival in the department.
Undertake reception duties including patient identity checks as per trust policy.
Be fully conversant with all aspects of the Radiology Information System (CRIS).
Register patient attendance onto the CRIS system.
Ensure relevant pre procedure and safety checklists are complete and have an understanding of the importance of the questions. Take appropriate action where necessary.
Deal with enquiries from patients and staff by telephone and in person.
To assist radiographic staff with daily workload and planning including contacting wards to arrange transport (using the Capacity Management module) and preparation for inpatients attending the department.
Assist the patient prior to, during and post examination as required.
To assist the medical photography team with all teledermatology and phlebotomy examinations.

Main duties of the job

To prepare the clinical area for examinations/daily workload.
To set up/prepare for procedures as required and ensuring ANTT is used where necessary.
To maintain adequate stock levels within the clinical area.
To assist radiographic, medical photography and medical staff in the preparation of patients, equipment, safe manual handling and positioning of patients including cannulation where necessary.
To provide a high standard of patient care, comfort and reassurance in order to comply with trust policies and departmental protocols.
To maintain a clean and safe working environment for each examination.
Monitor patients post procedure or imaging examination and alert the appropriate Practitioner or Consultant Radiologist of any problems.

About us

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

372-FSS2922-A

Job locations

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake all duties associated with assisting to deliver the provision of a modern diagnostic imaging and medical photography service, providing high standards of patient care at all times.
Monitor patients undergoing interventional/contrast studies before, during and after the procedure.
To work in a controlled area (exposure to radiation) and ensure that the use of any necessary radiation safety measures are in place for self, colleagues and patients.
To ensure the patient and examination rooms are clean and free from bodily fluids following the examination and provide appropriate aftercare as required.
To work in-line with all trust policies and procedures.
To adhere to manual handling and health and safety policies to ensure all reasonable precautions are taken for managing own workplace and the safety of others.
To undertake any reasonable duty as requested by supervisor, line manager and the Radiology Service Manager.
Demonstrate a high level of team working and autonomous practice, within specific guidelines, relevant to the different working areas.
To ensure the patient is aware how and where to obtain results and follow up appointments.
To take control of stock and order consumables.
There are multiple sites where we offer these services therefore clinical support workers are required to work across all main sites and community diagnostic centres.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake all duties associated with assisting to deliver the provision of a modern diagnostic imaging and medical photography service, providing high standards of patient care at all times.
Monitor patients undergoing interventional/contrast studies before, during and after the procedure.
To work in a controlled area (exposure to radiation) and ensure that the use of any necessary radiation safety measures are in place for self, colleagues and patients.
To ensure the patient and examination rooms are clean and free from bodily fluids following the examination and provide appropriate aftercare as required.
To work in-line with all trust policies and procedures.
To adhere to manual handling and health and safety policies to ensure all reasonable precautions are taken for managing own workplace and the safety of others.
To undertake any reasonable duty as requested by supervisor, line manager and the Radiology Service Manager.
Demonstrate a high level of team working and autonomous practice, within specific guidelines, relevant to the different working areas.
To ensure the patient is aware how and where to obtain results and follow up appointments.
To take control of stock and order consumables.
There are multiple sites where we offer these services therefore clinical support workers are required to work across all main sites and community diagnostic centres.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Competent in cannulation /venepuncture/plaster training and specialist dressings.
Moving and Handling
Infection Control
Customer Care
Competent / able to evidence the completion of Health Care Assistant core competencies
ECG training and competency

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
Understand the importance of record keeping
Literacy Skills
IT skills

Desirable

Experience of record keeping
Experience in undertaking point of care testing
Experience in application of basic dressing techniques

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Ability to work as a team member
Ability to work in a busy environment
Able to use own initiative
Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
Good communication Skills

Desirable

Plan delegated workload

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Competent in cannulation /venepuncture/plaster training and specialist dressings.
Moving and Handling
Infection Control
Customer Care
Competent / able to evidence the completion of Health Care Assistant core competencies
ECG training and competency

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
Understand the importance of record keeping
Literacy Skills
IT skills

Desirable

Experience of record keeping
Experience in undertaking point of care testing
Experience in application of basic dressing techniques

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Ability to work as a team member
Ability to work in a busy environment
Able to use own initiative
Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
Good communication Skills

Desirable

Plan delegated workload

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA

Employer's website

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