Healthcare Science Associate

This is an opportunity to work with

patients in the exciting and constantly developing field of Healthcare Science,

specifically in Bone Densitometry and Nuclear Medicine.Healthcare science associates work in

multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and treat disease using radiation in its

various forms. This role is patient and quality focused and would suit a

Healthcare Science Associate or an Assistant Practitioner.

You must meet the entry

requirements of English and Maths

qualifications at Level 2 (GCSE Grades 9-4 or A*-C, or Functional/Key Skills at

Level 2), as well as having a relevant Imaging/Radiology qualification.

For

informal enquiries or site visits please contact: David Donohue David.donohue@nhs.net

For an informal discussion, please contact Glenn Guthrie, Chief

Technologist (glenn.guthrie@nhs.net) or David Donohue, Lead Technologist,

South Tyneside (David.donohue@nhs.net).

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Science Associate is responsible for providing

support to the wider Healthcare Science Team, taking a lead in performing

Quality Control Testing and Bone Densitometry Scanning, and actively

participating in Hydrogen Breath Testing and Glomerular Filtration Rate

Analysis.

The post holder will be expected:

To perform a range of roles, with around 50% of time dedicated to

Bone Densitometry and the rest to Nuclear Medicine, Physiological Measurement

and Quality Control.

Play a key part in providing a service of excellence to all of our

patients.

Work with qualified staff to provide all technical aspects within

scope of practice.

Perform a range of specialist healthcare science activities.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-1026-05

Job locations

South Tyneside District Hospital

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Performs a range of Bone

Density, Nuclear Medicine and ancillary procedures; supervision is available

for reference.

Assist staff of Nuclear

Medicine section in Quality Control, laboratory and radiopharmacy processes.

Keep accurate records and

maintain confidentiality

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job responsibilities

Performs a range of Bone

Density, Nuclear Medicine and ancillary procedures; supervision is available

for reference.

Assist staff of Nuclear

Medicine section in Quality Control, laboratory and radiopharmacy processes.

Keep accurate records and

maintain confidentiality

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good customer care skills
• Excellent team player
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Able to work on own within set boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department with experience in Bone Densitometry

Desirable

• Experience in taking blood samples
• Experience in simple laboratory procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate (related to medical imaging) Level 4 qualification in Medical Imaging, Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) or Radiology supplemented by experience to ensure understanding of a range of routine and non-routine bone density and/or nuclear medicine procedures.
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including basic CPR
• Basic knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations in relation to role

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to move and handle objects safely
• Ability to move and handle patients safely

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good customer care skills
• Excellent team player
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Able to work on own within set boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department with experience in Bone Densitometry

Desirable

• Experience in taking blood samples
• Experience in simple laboratory procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate (related to medical imaging) Level 4 qualification in Medical Imaging, Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) or Radiology supplemented by experience to ensure understanding of a range of routine and non-routine bone density and/or nuclear medicine procedures.
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including basic CPR
• Basic knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations in relation to role

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to move and handle objects safely
• Ability to move and handle patients safely

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside District Hospital

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Performs a range of Bone

Density, Nuclear Medicine and ancillary procedures; supervision is available

for reference.

Assist staff of Nuclear

Medicine section in Quality Control, laboratory and radiopharmacy processes.

Keep accurate records and

maintain confidentiality

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good customer care skills
• Excellent team player
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Able to work on own within set boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in radiology or nuclear medicine department with experience in Bone Densitometry

Desirable

• Experience in taking blood samples
• Experience in simple laboratory procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate (related to medical imaging) Level 4 qualification in Medical Imaging, Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) or Radiology supplemented by experience to ensure understanding of a range of routine and non-routine bone density and/or nuclear medicine procedures.
• Knowledge, skill and experience necessary to respond calmly, competently and professionally in the event of a patient experiencing problems, including basic CPR
• Basic knowledge of IT software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations in relation to role

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to move and handle objects safely
• Ability to move and handle patients safely