Radiographic Assistant

Job summary Closing Date: 10.09.2026 (this may change dependent on response). Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 11.09.2026 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21.09.2026 Role Overview As a Band 2 Radiographic Assistant within the Radiology and Imaging Service, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and administrative support under the supervision of Radiologists, Radiographers, and Nurses. Operating across hospital sites (BRI, St Luke's Hospital) and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs), you will assist with direct patient care, hygiene, chaperones, patient transport, equipment decontamination, and departmental stock management. Flexible working--including evenings, weekends, and occasional night shifts--is required. Key Requirement: Community X-Ray Car Service In addition to site-based duties, you will be expected to work as part of the Community X-Ray Car Service . In this role, you will support mobile diagnostic imaging delivery directly in community settings, care homes, and patient residences, assisting with equipment setup, patient handling, safety, and operational workflow outside the main hospital environment. Main duties of the job Direct Patient Care: Assist patients with mobility, dressing, personal hygiene, and toilet access; chaperone and support patients during diagnostic examinations while maintaining privacy, dignity, and respect. Community X-Ray Car Service: Actively participate in the mobile community service--assisting radiographers with equipment setup, patient handling, safety protocols, and workflow in care homes, community hubs, and domestic settings. Clinical & Area Preparation: Prepare rooms, equipment, and sterile/non-sterile consumables for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; clean and decontaminate imaging equipment between patients in line with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies. Operational & Stock Management: Monitor, unpack, and replenish clinical stock across work areas; report shortages or discrepancies to senior staff. Administrative & IT Support: Register patients, retrieve previous imaging records, input data into the Radiology Information System (RIS), receive phone calls, and handle clinical communications. Health, Safety & Radiation Compliance: Adhere strictly to Trust health and safety, COSHH, Data Protection, and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR/IR(ME)R); report incidents using the Trust's Risk Incident Reporting System. Teamwork & Flexible Working: Work flexibly across BRI, SLH, and CDC sites, including evenings, weekends, and occasional night shifts; participate in clinical audits, quality control, and NVQ development tasks as required. About us 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. Details Date posted 27 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-26-8226143 Job locations Bradford Royal Infirmary Bradford BD9 6RJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities 1. Direct Patient Care & Chaperoning Escort, prepare, and chaperone patients during imaging procedures while protecting their privacy and dignity. Assist patients with dressing, undressing, mobility, personal hygiene, toilet access, and nutrition/hydration where required. 2. Community X-Ray Car Service Support Deploy as part of the mobile X-ray car team to deliver outpatient diagnostic imaging across community sites, residential care facilities, and home environments. Support radiographers with mobile equipment transport, safe positioning of frail/vulnerable patients, radiation safety zone management, and off-site workflow. 3. Cl…