Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Support Worker

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join a new team supporting the Radiology Department at Broomfield Hospital site.

We are looking to expand our support team to assist in the transfer of patients and equipment across the Trust. You will be an integral member of the Radiology team enabling patients to be scanned in a timely manner with a view to improving the flow of patients within the hospital.

The job is physical in nature and includes the transportation of patients by wheelchair, patient trolley or bed, internally and externally. You will be working with patients so experience of working in a service environment is needed and requires good communication skills.

These posts offer the benefit from flexibility as they offer a variety of shifts including earlies, lates, mid-day responsibilities and weekends.

If you enjoy socialising with a variety of people or are someone who prefers an active role rather than an office job, then we are looking for you.

Main duties of the job

To undertake all patient support tasks, as requested by manager of the day, superintendents and managers.
To undertake all urgent adhoc and scheduled tasks using the correct equipment within the required response times and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
To maintain good hygiene practices in the tasks performed as per infection control procedures.
To observe Health & Safety regulations at all times.
To attend staff induction and training and an annual appraisal interview.
To ensure that service user complaints and incidents are referred to either Manager of the Day or Superintendent in charge in a timely manner.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

02 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum ( pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9978

Job locations

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the transportation equipment is kept clean and in working order, and to report any defects to the Supervisor / Manager to be rectified as quickly as possible.
To transport patients as per Departmental and Trust procedures, with due regard to their privacy, dignity and respect.
To maintain a smart appearance at all times, wearing the allocated uniform, including safety clothing footwear and gloves as provided at all times when on duty. To report to Superintendent / Manager if and when any of these items become damaged.
To provide portering support in the event of major incident or other site emergency as directed.
To work as part of a team and be flexible in approach to duties in order to cover annual leave and sickness, noting that the postholder will be required to work Bank Holidays as rostered and that annual leave will not be granted over Bank Holiday periods.
To complete activity sheets with appropriate details or as instructed by the Departmental Supervisor.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure the transportation equipment is kept clean and in working order, and to report any defects to the Supervisor / Manager to be rectified as quickly as possible.
To transport patients as per Departmental and Trust procedures, with due regard to their privacy, dignity and respect.
To maintain a smart appearance at all times, wearing the allocated uniform, including safety clothing footwear and gloves as provided at all times when on duty. To report to Superintendent / Manager if and when any of these items become damaged.
To provide portering support in the event of major incident or other site emergency as directed.
To work as part of a team and be flexible in approach to duties in order to cover annual leave and sickness, noting that the postholder will be required to work Bank Holidays as rostered and that annual leave will not be granted over Bank Holiday periods.
To complete activity sheets with appropriate details or as instructed by the Departmental Supervisor.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of previous customer service skills
Observation of Health & Safety considerations
Manual Handling experience

Skills

Essential

High standard communication skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2 qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of previous customer service skills
Observation of Health & Safety considerations
Manual Handling experience

Skills

Essential

High standard communication skills

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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