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Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

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Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata
Profession
Radiology assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
20 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
16 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

7 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills & Abilities

    Good communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Skills & Abilities

    Ability to work as an effective team member

  • Skills & Abilities

    Basic IT skills

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Experience working within the NHS in a patient facing role

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Ability to work to agreed standards and protocols

  • Qualifications & Education

    GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or functional skills Level 2 or equivalent

  • Qualifications & Education

    2 A-levels or NVQ Level 3 in a healthcare related subject or appropriate experience in a clinical healthcare environment

Desirable

7 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills & Abilities

    Experience using NHS IT systems

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Knowledge of health and safety policies

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Knowledge of local trust and directorate policies

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Experience in aseptic technique

  • Knowledge & Experience

    Moving and handling training

  • Qualifications & Education

    CARE Certificate.

Job overview

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

We are looking for individuals to join our multidisciplinary team of staff in the Radiology department within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The role involves a wide range of duties that are required to assist staff performing radiological procedures. This can include patient care, portering and clerical work. These are all necessary to provide an efficient and caring imaging service. The successful candidate will require good communication and organisational skills, and be expected to work to agreed protocols and standards.

Based at either the Royal Victoria Infirmary or the Freeman Hospital, you will be expected to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends. You must have a flexible approach to duties and have the ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience in a hospital/caring environment is essential.

  • Interview Date Thursday 01 October 2026
  • Full time and part time available - please indicate which you are applying for on your application form
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

  • Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to aid the patient through the various stages of the examination. This includes correct identification of the patient, helping the patient to undress, escort the patient into the appropriate area, support throughout the examination if required and providing after care if necessary.
  • Assisting doctors and sonographers with aseptic procedures.
  • Support the maintenance of the patient environment, to the highest standard of care delivery, within trust policies and protocols.
  • Collaborating with other colleagues and health care professionals in the hospital to achieve optimum patient care.
  • Ensure infection control policies are adhered to when dealing with patients, promoting good practice, in relation to trust policies e.g. hand washing.
  • To ensure appropriate stock levels, tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in the work areas at all times.
  • To report any untoward incidents involving patients, staff and colleagues to the senior Radiographer.
  • Nursing and clerical duties as the need arises.

The post is suitable for a person with good interpersonal skills, the ability to empathise with individual patients and to assist and support them in a very technological environment. You will assist professionals in the department to deliver an effective, efficient service of the highest quality.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Assisting radiographers and radiologists in delivering a high quality efficient and effective radiographic service and demonstrate a professional, caring and responsible approach to patients. This post will involve rotation around all areas of the imaging department in addition to off site imaging centres when required.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Senior Radiographic Assistant with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Radiology assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.

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