Clinical Support Worker - Diagnostic Imaging - Peterborough

Role summary

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The Clinical Support Worker will assist radiographers and other diagnostic imaging staff in delivering safe, compassionate care to patients attending imaging appointments. Duties may include preparing patients and rooms, supporting transfers and positioning, maintaining dignity and confidentiality, completing basic observations, assisting with infection prevention, transporting patients, and keeping equipment and clinical areas clean and ready. Applicants should demonstrate good communication, empathy, reliability, teamwork, and a patient-focused approach. The role requires the ability to follow procedures, work safely, handle sensitive information, and remain calm in a busy clinical environment. Previous healthcare experience is helpful, though relevant training and a willingness to learn may be accepted. Candidates should be physically able to support patient movement and work flexibly across imaging services.

About the employer

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas, including Peterborough, Huntingdon, and Stamford. Its services include emergency and planned hospital care, diagnostic imaging, outpatient treatment, maternity, surgery, and specialist clinical services. The Trust serves a large and diverse local population through hospitals such as Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, supported by community-based teams. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it combines public service responsibilities with a focus on quality, patient safety, staff development, and improving access to care. Employees work in multidisciplinary teams and are expected to demonstrate compassion, respect, inclusion, and professionalism. The Trust offers NHS employment benefits, structured learning opportunities, pension membership, annual leave, and access to occupational health and wellbeing support, subject to the terms of the specific post.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers employment opportunities across healthcare, technology, engineering, finance, education, and hospitality. NHS roles are available throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, although recruitment and salary arrangements vary by nation. British culture is generally polite, diverse, and community-oriented, with strong respect for punctuality, privacy, and professional standards. Lifestyle choices range from busy cities to quieter rural communities, with public transport, cultural attractions, historic towns, and extensive countryside. Living costs are highest in London and parts of the southeast; Peterborough is generally more affordable than major southern cities. Visa requirements depend on nationality and job type. Overseas healthcare workers may need employer sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route, plus relevant professional registration, English-language evidence, and background checks. Plan for accommodation, transport, taxes, National Insurance, and right-to-work documentation before relocating.