Radiographic Assistant

Job summary

Join Bradford's dynamic Radiology department and work with our friendly team of radiographers, radiologists, and other support staff. You will perform a wide range of administration duties, undertaking a key role in the patient's diagnostic imaging pathway.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is made up of three main sites: Bradford Royal Infirmary, St. Luke's Hospital, and the Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre.

The Radiology Department at the Bradford Royal Infimary consists of:

• 2 general X-ray rooms.
• 2 A&E X-ray rooms, including an orthopantomogram (OPT) machine for dental radiography.
• 1 cone beam CT scanner.
• 2 CT scanners.
• 2 MRI scanners.
• 2 general fluroscopy rooms.
• 1 angiography suite.
• 1 cardiac catheterisation lab.
• 6 ultrasound rooms in Radiology.
• 11 ultrasound rooms in Maternity, Medical Physics and the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.
• Mobile X-ray service to the whole hospital, including the special care baby unit.
• X-rays in theatre.

BTHFT is proud to offer high-quality services to the diverse population of Bradford. The Radiology department is forward-thinking with a large focus on quality improvement. We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and professional team.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high standards of care, competence, professionalism and punctuality.
• Work closely with radiology staff, as well as liaising with other departments to arrange patient-centred care.
• Efficiently manage patient workflow, including use of IT systems to book patients in and arrange portering for patient transfers.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Adhere to the Trust's uniform policy, in line with health & safety and infection control.
• Be flexible and open to change.
• Display patience and resilience, remaining calm in high-pressure environments.
• Confident IT and computer skills.
• Adhere to Information Governance, ensuring confidentiality in handling patient notes, telephone enquires, and communication processes.

About us

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) is responsible for providing hospital services for the people of Bradford and communities across Yorkshire. We serve a core population of around 500,000 people and provide specialist services for some 1.1 million. We have a strong service sector, a community ethos and easy access to stunning countryside which make Bradford a great place to live and work.

Our Vision:

• To be an outstanding provider of healthcare, research and education and a great place to work.

Our Objectives:

• Quality - To provide outstanding care for patients, delivered with kindness.
• Improvement - To be a continually learning organisation and recognised as leaders in research education and innovation.
• People - To be one of the best NHS employers, prioritising the health and wellbeing of our people and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Partnership - To collaborate effectively with local and regional partners to reduce health inequalities and achieve shared goals.
• Sustainability - To deliver our financial plan and key performance targets.

Our Values:

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

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