Radiology Support Worker - CT Department | Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Support Workers play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care by undertaking a broad range of clinical and non-clinical duties, in support of and under the direct supervision of a registered healthcare professional within radiology.

They are responsible for planning and organising their own workload in collaboration with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty‑five minute drive from Manchester, providing services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology patients. The Trust offers a supportive, inclusive working environment and a competitive benefits package.

• Plan and organise own workload in collaboration with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide chaperone support and assistance during radiology examinations.
• Deliver safe peri‑procedural care and support the effective delivery of radiology services.
• Contribute to the training and supervision of junior staff and students.
• Assist the Registered Healthcare Professional with procedures in line with service requirements and the principles of suitable radiology imaging techniques.
• Welcome patients, instruct them on preparation and nature of their examination and respond to personal needs.
• Assist in all aspects of patient care, including moving, escorting patients and relatives, and helping patients on and off the imaging table.
• Chaperone patients during examinations, assist with dressing/undressing and support personal hygiene.
• Maintain sufficient stock levels in clinical areas, record and put away stock deliveries.
• Prepare and set up for imaging/interventional examinations where appropriate.
• After training and assessment under the direction of a registered health‑care professional, undertake clinical activities such as IV cannulation, ECG recording, blood glucose monitoring, and eGFR measurements for renally impaired patients attending for IV contrast examinations.
• Administer patient safety questionnaires and process patient details on radiology administration systems.
• Work long days that may include evenings and weekends.
• Travel between community sites in the Blackpool and Fylde area as part of the role.

• Working hours will be in line with radiology service requirements, including 8 am‑8 pm and 9 am‑5 pm shifts;
  Monday to Sunday rotation.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, high motivation, and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Full training will be provided as part of the role.
• Adherence to a 24/7 service requires a professional, flexible, and self‑motivated approach.
• All individuals employed in patient‑facing roles should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026.