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Radiology support workers for NHS trusts

Atlas Diagnostics provides experienced clinical support workers who strengthen imaging teams, improve patient flow, and reduce pressures on clinical staff.

Our support workers are trained specifically for radiology environments and integrate seamlessly into NHS hospitals and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).

By supporting patient preparation and imaging workflows, Atlas teams help radiology departments operate more efficiently and deliver a better patient experience.

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Overview of service

Atlas support workers assist across multiple imaging pathways:

Ultrasound clinic support :

  • Preparing examination rooms
  • Assisting sonographers during clinics
  • Managing patient flow and appointment coordination

CT & MRI injection and cannulation lists

  • Patient preparation for contrast imaging
  • Cannulation support under local protocols
  • Assisting radiographers with safe imaging workflows

Imaging department assistance

  • Preparing patients for diagnostic procedures
  • Escorting and supporting patients
  • Maintaining efficient department flow
  • Supporting Community Diagnostic Centre operations

All Atlas support workers:

  • Have a minimum of 2 years’ NHS experience
  • Are trained specifically for radiology environments
  • Understand diagnostic imaging pathways
  • Provide compassionate, patient-focused support

Case Study

Supporting radiology services with specialist Clinical Support Workers

The Challenge:

Atlas Diagnostics provides specialist radiology Clinical Support Workers to NHS Trusts across the North West and Yorkshire, helping services manage increasing demand and workforce pressures.

Over the past five years, the demand for dedicated Clinical Support Workers within radiology has continued to grow, with Trusts requiring additional support to help their clinical teams deliver efficient, high-quality patient care.

Radiology departments face ongoing pressures to maintain patient flow and manage growing workloads, while ensuring sonographers and wider clinical teams can focus on their specialist responsibilities. Trusts require reliable, experienced support staff who can integrate seamlessly into existing teams and provide valuable assistance across the patient pathway.

The Solution

Atlas provides radiology-specific Clinical Support Workers to NHS Trusts 7 days a week, providing flexible additional workforce capacity to support the delivery of radiology services.

Our Clinical Support Workers work alongside sonographers and wider clinical teams, providing vital assistance with patient care and supporting the smooth flow of patients through the department. By taking on key supporting responsibilities, they help clinical teams work more efficiently and allow specialist clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality diagnostic services.

Clinical Support Workers are now one of Atlas’s biggest areas of growth, with the service delivering approximately 25,000 clinical support worker hours each year and onboarding an average of five Clinical Support Workers every month.

 

Key elements of the solution include:

  • Provision of specialist radiology Clinical Support Workers 7 days a week. 
  • Flexible workforce support tailored to individual Trust requirements. 
  • Approximately 25,000 Clinical Support Worker hours delivered each year. 
  • An average of five new Clinical Support Workers onboarded every month. 
  • Vital assistance to sonographers and wider clinical teams. 
  • Support with patient care and efficient patient flow. 
  • Seamless integration with existing Trust clinical teams. 
  • A dedicated workforce model designed specifically around the needs of radiology services.

The Impact:

Through Atlas’s Clinical Support Worker service, NHS Trusts benefit from additional workforce capacity that helps reduce pressure on existing clinical teams and improve the efficiency of radiology services.

Atlas Clinical Support Workers integrate seamlessly within Trust teams, providing valuable day-to-day assistance to sonographers and other clinical professionals. Their support helps services manage patient flow more effectively, reduce operational pressures and maximise the capacity of specialist clinical staff.

What our Sonographers say…

“Having a Clinical Support Worker alongside us makes a huge difference. They focus on supporting and caring for the patient throughout their appointment, alerting me to any issues that arise. This allows me to give my full attention to performing the scan, ensuring an accurate examination and timely results for both the patient and their clinician.”

Chris Hooson – Ultrasound Lead

What our Sonographers say…

“Having a Clinical Support Worker is essential to the smooth day-to-day running of our ultrasound service. They play a vital role in managing the patient journey, from preparing examination rooms and assisting patients, to coordinating with porters and arranging for inpatients to attend the department.

Just as importantly, they help patients feel comfortable, supported, and at ease throughout their visit. Their assistance allows sonographers to focus entirely on delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and producing accurate reports. Their contribution is invaluable in keeping clinics running efficiently, ensuring patients receive the best possible care while appointments remain on schedule.”

Buna Sen – Sonographer

The Challenge:

Atlas Diagnostics provides specialist radiology Clinical Support Workers to NHS Trusts across the North West and Yorkshire, helping services manage increasing demand and workforce pressures.

Over the past five years, the demand for dedicated Clinical Support Workers within radiology has continued to grow, with Trusts requiring additional support to help their clinical teams deliver efficient, high-quality patient care.

Radiology departments face ongoing pressures to maintain patient flow and manage growing workloads, while ensuring sonographers and wider clinical teams can focus on their specialist responsibilities. Trusts require reliable, experienced support staff who can integrate seamlessly into existing teams and provide valuable assistance across the patient pathway.

The Solution

Atlas provides radiology-specific Clinical Support Workers to NHS Trusts 7 days a week, providing flexible additional workforce capacity to support the delivery of radiology services.

Our Clinical Support Workers work alongside sonographers and wider clinical teams, providing vital assistance with patient care and supporting the smooth flow of patients through the department. By taking on key supporting responsibilities, they help clinical teams work more efficiently and allow specialist clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality diagnostic services.

Clinical Support Workers are now one of Atlas’s biggest areas of growth, with the service delivering approximately 25,000 clinical support worker hours each year and onboarding an average of five Clinical Support Workers every month.

 

Key elements of the solution include:

  • Provision of specialist radiology Clinical Support Workers 7 days a week. 
  • Flexible workforce support tailored to individual Trust requirements. 
  • Approximately 25,000 Clinical Support Worker hours delivered each year. 
  • An average of five new Clinical Support Workers onboarded every month. 
  • Vital assistance to sonographers and wider clinical teams. 
  • Support with patient care and efficient patient flow. 
  • Seamless integration with existing Trust clinical teams. 
  • A dedicated workforce model designed specifically around the needs of radiology services.

The Impact:

Through Atlas’s Clinical Support Worker service, NHS Trusts benefit from additional workforce capacity that helps reduce pressure on existing clinical teams and improve the efficiency of radiology services.

Atlas Clinical Support Workers integrate seamlessly within Trust teams, providing valuable day-to-day assistance to sonographers and other clinical professionals. Their support helps services manage patient flow more effectively, reduce operational pressures and maximise the capacity of specialist clinical staff.

What our Sonographers say…

“Having a Clinical Support Worker alongside us makes a huge difference. They focus on supporting and caring for the patient throughout their appointment, alerting me to any issues that arise. This allows me to give my full attention to performing the scan, ensuring an accurate examination and timely results for both the patient and their clinician.”

Chris Hooson – Ultrasound Lead

What our Sonographers say…

“Having a Clinical Support Worker is essential to the smooth day-to-day running of our ultrasound service. They play a vital role in managing the patient journey, from preparing examination rooms and assisting patients, to coordinating with porters and arranging for inpatients to attend the department.

Just as importantly, they help patients feel comfortable, supported, and at ease throughout their visit. Their assistance allows sonographers to focus entirely on delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and producing accurate reports. Their contribution is invaluable in keeping clinics running efficiently, ensuring patients receive the best possible care while appointments remain on schedule.”

Buna Sen – Sonographer

Clinical governance & compliance

Clinical confidence

All Atlas support workers:

  • Have a minimum of 2 years’ NHS experience
  • Are trained specifically for radiology environments
  • Understand diagnostic imaging pathways
  • Provide compassionate, patient-focused support

Ensuring safe, compliant service delivery aligned to NHS standards.

Market leading audit

We monitor and audit Atlas team members across all modalities, each month, taking that pressure off you and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.

Radiology Events and Learning Meetings (REALM)

Atlas facilitates weekly discrepancy review forums that promote open clinical discussion and shared learning.

Insights are distributed through:

  • Monthly newsletters
  • Quarterly education events
  • Shared best-practice and learning across partner organisations

Why choose Atlas?

Clinically led by experienced consultant radiologists

UK’s largest dedicated secondary care ultrasound provider

Specialist sonographer workforce (not generalist locums)

Reliable high-volume scanning capacity

Robust clinical governance and audit systems

Trusted NHS partner since 2011

Need support with radiology capacity?

Speak directly with our clinical team to discuss ultrasound services, reporting support, or backlog reduction for your trust.

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