Apprentice Clerical Officer (Radiology)

Job summary

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Do you want to work in a dynamic office environment? The Radiology Administrative Team provide a range of administrative services to our patients and colleagues within the Directorate of Diagnostic Imaging. We expect enthusiasm, flexibility, respect and compassion. In return we offer to develop your knowledge and experience of working in an administrative role in a clinical department within the NHS. Come and join us.

As a Clerical Officer Apprentice, you will be paid Annex 21* which is a NHS training wage and be supported to complete a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship standard, you will work closely within a team of administrative staff, including medical secretaries and other support staff, providing a wide range of administrative duties to support the Radiology Department. You will be involved in supporting our reception, appointments processes and general enquiries, providing excellent and timely administrative services to our patients.

Main duties of the job

This is a cross-site Apprenticeship for the Radiology Departments at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. You may be expected to work at either hospital site as required.

You will deal with patients and staff internal and external to the Trust and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a professional, friendly and approachable manner.

You should be educated to GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills. You should have effective IT skills as all work is undertaken using a variety of software packages. Previous use of a healthcare information support system would also therefore be advantageous. Previous recent administrative experience with a focus on customer care is essential.

The Radiology Department is open seven days per week, 24 hours per day. Administrative staff work across seven days, working from 8.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, plus weekends and bank holidays. You will be expected to work across these parameters of service provision as part of your normal working week.

*Annex 21 is a percentage of the Band 2 Posts.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

• Date posted: 22 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year Annex 21 / National Living Wage
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 15 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9155-CSAC-0726-49
• Job locations: Trust Headquarters, Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom, South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust, South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, SOUTH SHIELDS, Tyne And Wear, NE34 0PL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To provide a range of administrative services to all areas of Radiology. Provide reception services to patients and visitors in the Department. Ensure high standards of patient documentation at all times and assist in developing a sensitive and caring environment for patients and carers within Radiology. Participate in flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of the Service.

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