Radiology Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile and caring person to join the existing Support Worker Team in the Radiology Department at Torbay Hospital.


This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who would like to work with patients in a busy Hospital Department.

You will need to be flexible in your approach to this challenging and sometimes demanding role.

This full time post role is based in Torbay Hospital, with some evening and frequent weekend working. It may also include duties in Community Hospitals.

Your duties will include:

assisting patients during all parts of their visit to the department,

supporting the clinical staff in carrying out examinations,

preparation of examination rooms,

transport of patients,

participation in clerical duties.

You will be expected to train and become competent in the insertion and removal of intravenous cannulas.

You should have a good standard of general education and have good IT skills. Prior care experience may be useful but not essential, depending on other relevant work history.

Why Work With Us

If successful, you will work in all areas of Radiology working alongside Radiographers, Nurses and Consultant Radiologists. You will carry out a varied range of tasks helping to deliver a high quality care. The key part of this role is direct support for patients during their visit to our department.

An excellent team working ethos is required in order to fulfil this role most effectively.

Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
NHS Pension Scheme

Childcare at our day nursery

Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays

Staff Discounts

Career development and training opportunities

Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.


If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.

#CareToJoinUsTSD


To assist the Radiologist, Radiographer or Nurse during patient examinations, assisting in the efficient control of workflow patterns within the department.

To support patients during their visit to Radiology, being aware of their needs and escalating issues to qualified staff as appropriate

To support the delivery of high standards of patient care

Must have good interpersonal skills and effectively communicate with patients/public, a wide variety of staff, including all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, support staff, and visiting equipment engineers

To have a basic understanding of the procedures carried out, in order to best support patients through the process.

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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