About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 3rd June 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 4th June 2026.
Interview expected to take place: W/C 15th June 2026.
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The Radiographic Assistant undertakes a wide range of administrative duties and direct patient care to support the BTHFT Radiology team within a busy and dynamic department. This role is primarily based in the Primary Imaging (X-Ray) department at the Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI), which covers a 24-hour service, 7 days a week.
Main duties of the job
o Assist radiographers in the safe handling of patients, in accordance with Trust Moving and Handling guidance.
o Always promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
o Adhere to Information Governance, ensuring patient confidentiality.
o Provide hygiene support for patients if required.
o Enable and assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.
o Provide eating and drinking support for patients who require assistance.
o Chaperone X-ray examinations where required and appropriate.
o Assistance with patient changing for examinations.
o Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Demonstrate effective communication skills in assisting patients, relatives, and carers with information regarding the Radiology department.
Work closely with radiographers, radiologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain a smooth and effective service.
Escort patients within and outside the department where required.
Utilise efficient IT and computer skills to access and input patient data.
Monitor patient wait times and communicate delays with the waiting area and referring departments.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Wide range of clerical skills Experience of computerised systems of work Working with members of the public
Desirable
Care work in a care home, hospital or community Experience of booking medical appointments
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written command of English Good numeracy skills Accurate attention to detail
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality IT systems Ability to recognise situations that require escalation and reporting
Desirable
Radiology Information System (CRIS) Cerner and its applications Basic life support training Moving and handling training
Qualifications Essential
Maths and English GCSE graded minimum 'C' or equivalent
Desirable
Care Certificate or equivalent
Other Requirements Essential
Able to undertake shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
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 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)