About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 3rd July 2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 4th July 2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: week commencing 20th July 2026
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join the radiology department at Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre.
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The successful applicants will work with our friendly team of Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists, and other support staff, in our busy and dynamic department, to fulfill 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 line manager.
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.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Minimum NVQ/QCF Diploma or Apprenticeship at Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or in Support Work or equivalent
Desirable
Care Certificate or equivalent (Desirable for Band 2 RA)
Experience Essential
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
Good verbal and written command of English Good Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience) Accuracy and methodical with an attention to detail
Desirable
Previous laboratory experience
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
BLS Moving and handling training
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 Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre
450 Harrogate Road
Bradford
BD10 0JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)