Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time Band 4 Radiographic Assistant Practitioner to work within the Radiology Department at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department offers a broad range of modalities and full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides patient centred care across the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. There are two main hospital sites at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital, as well as several Community Outreach Centres. The Freeman Hospital houses the Institute of Transplantation, Renal Services and the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. The Royal Victoria Infirmary incorporates the Great North Trauma and Emergency Centre and the Great North Children’s Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Radiology Department delivers high quality imaging across a range of modalities using a patient centred approach. The successful candidates would be expected to work as part of a team based at one of the Trust main sites, providing imaging across a range of modalities including intraoperative screening.
Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills are essential and knowledge of the current radiation legislation is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Radiography), HEFC Radiography or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of radiation protection and methods of reducing patient radiation dose
- Evidence of personal development such as attendance on study days, courses
Desirable
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Previous experience within the radiology department
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team and independently following agreed procedures and protocols
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 04 May 2026
