County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Clinical Assistant

The closing date is 23 December 2026

Job summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organization with a track record of success.

Radiology is a busy department providing Xray, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy and Ultrasound services for the Emergency department, In-patients and Out-patients. We provide 24/7 diagnostic services to the hospital using high quality up-to-date equipment.

Candidates will work a combination of 7.5hour (5 days per week) or 9.25hour shifts (4 days per week) including regular weekend working.

Youll be part of a supportive team that puts patients first and lives the NHS values every day compassion, dignity, teamwork, and commitment to quality.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of duties within the Radiology department to assist radiographers, nurses and radiologists during procedures as required. Working as part of a team is a necessity to ensure the day runs smoothly. They must be patient focussed and be able to advocate for the patients if/when required.

They will also need to be able to deal with telephone enquiries from a variety of sources, prioritize their workload and work unsupervised when necessary.

It is essential to have a good level of general education and basic understanding of IT. Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are also an essential requirement for this post.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-1374

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Tasks may include; patient care, organisation of lists, effective communication with other departments, support for patients, moving and handling tasks, de-cannulation, preparing rooms for examinations, restocking equipment, chaperoning during intimate examinations, portering of patients when required, booking appointments.

In this hands on role, youll work closely with Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists, and students, helping to deliver a safe, efficient and patient focused service. Every day brings variety from assisting during imaging procedures to supporting patients through their visit and keeping our clinical areas running smoothly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in a clinical environment

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs grades A to C / NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

NVQ level 3

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to prioritise
Basic knowledge of IT programmes
Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the center of what they do
Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Calm, professional, caring and flexible

Desirable

Responds well to change

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in a clinical environment

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs grades A to C / NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

NVQ level 3

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to prioritise
Basic knowledge of IT programmes
Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the center of what they do
Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Calm, professional, caring and flexible

Desirable

Responds well to change

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.