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Radiographic Assistant
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (3 long shifts per week + 1 make up shift per month)
Job ref
389-25-7379745
Employer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre
Town
Bradford
Salary
£24,465 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Radiographic Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

Closing Date:  19th August 2025

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  commencing 20th August 2025

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 25th August 2025

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join the radiology department at Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre. .

The successful applicants will work with our friendly team of Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists, and other support staff, in our busy and dynamic department, to fulfil the commitment to provide a high quality service to patients undergoing diagnostic procedures.

They will assist with preparing patients for their CT, MR or ultrasound scans and care for them during and after their examinations. There will be a need to cannulate some of these patients and/or take blood samples for testing. A flexible approach and a strong work ethic in this busy environment is required to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

As a Radiographic Assistant your main role would be to provide care to patients attending for diagnostic imaging tests across a wide range of modalities including CT, MRI and Ultrasound. You will support staff while they are performing the scans and support/ chaperone the patients throughout their appointment journey. 

You will contribute as part of the imaging team to the diagnostic imaging process, maintaining high standards of care, competence, professional manner, punctuality and appearance.

Maintain and take part in departmental stock control.

Perform  cannulation and venepuncture.

The job description will be reviewed periodically as part of the performance appraisal system and may be subject to change with the agreement of the post holder and Superintendent Radiographer.

Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:

  • Previous experience in clinical healthcare setting such as a care home, community or hospital setting.
  • NVQ/QCF Diploma or Apprenticeship at Level 2 or equivalent in Care is essential as is previous experience of working as a carer in a care home, community care or hospital setting.
  • Good verbal and written command of English, Maths and I.T. skills are a requirement.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.
  • Smart appearance and pleasant professional manner.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Minimum NVQ/QCF Diploma or Apprenticeship at Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or in Support Work or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Care Certificate or equivalent (Desirable for Band 2 RA)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting
  • Working with members of the public
  • Good Basic IT skills and working knowledge of Office (email-outlook, word and excel)

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal and written command of English
  • Good Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
  • Accuracy and methodical with an attention to detail
Desirable criteria
  • Previous Radiology experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • BLS
  • Moving and handling training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into health

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nick Sanderson
Job title
Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01274366941
Additional information

Informal enquiries to:  

  • Nick Sanderson 01274 366941
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