Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Imaging

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Job summary

Closing Date: 14th December 2025

Shortlisting to commence: 15th December 2025

Interviews to take place: 9th January 2026

The post is based in a very busy, modern, and well-equipped Imaging department. The successful applicant will work closely with radiologists and nursing staff in fulfilling the commitment to provide a high-quality service to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures. They will contribute to the coordination of elective and acute patients accessing the services of Interventional radiology, so must have a flexible approach and a strong work ethic in this busy environment to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Contribute as part of the interventional radiology team to the diagnostic process, maintaining high standards of care, competence, manner, punctuality and appearance. 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 senior nurse or Superintendent Radiographer.

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

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7633811

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Manage a diary of elective and acute patients to maintain patient flow.
  • Assist Radiologists to perform procedures ensuring safety of the patients.
  • Care for patients post procedure and ensure their safe transfer back to the ward.
  • Maintain high standards of appearance, manner, punctuality and competence.
  • Work as part of a well-motivated team.
  • Escort patients both within and outside the department.
  • Enable/assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene, aid in the dressing/undressing of patients and enable/assist patients with eating/drinking as required.
  • Pay due attention to privacy, dignity and respect at all times.
  • Enable/assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.
  • Preparation of the patient and work area for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
  • Ensure adequate stock levels of consumable items in any of the work areas.
  • Unpack stock as required, informing senior staff of discrepancies and shortages.
  • Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the imaging process.
  • Receive messages and communicate effectively with other members of the team.
  • Participate in clerical duties including patient registration, obtaining previous radiology records and using the radiology information computer system as required.
  • Contribute to maintaining cleanliness of equipment and the general work environment within the department.
  • Contribute to the health & safety and security of individuals and the workplace.
  • Participate in developments relating to clinical governance including audit and quality control duties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Manage a diary of elective and acute patients to maintain patient flow.
  • Assist Radiologists to perform procedures ensuring safety of the patients.
  • Care for patients post procedure and ensure their safe transfer back to the ward.
  • Maintain high standards of appearance, manner, punctuality and competence.
  • Work as part of a well-motivated team.
  • Escort patients both within and outside the department.
  • Enable/assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene, aid in the dressing/undressing of patients and enable/assist patients with eating/drinking as required.
  • Pay due attention to privacy, dignity and respect at all times.
  • Enable/assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.
  • Preparation of the patient and work area for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
  • Ensure adequate stock levels of consumable items in any of the work areas.
  • Unpack stock as required, informing senior staff of discrepancies and shortages.
  • Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the imaging process.
  • Receive messages and communicate effectively with other members of the team.
  • Participate in clerical duties including patient registration, obtaining previous radiology records and using the radiology information computer system as required.
  • Contribute to maintaining cleanliness of equipment and the general work environment within the department.
  • Contribute to the health & safety and security of individuals and the workplace.
  • Participate in developments relating to clinical governance including audit and quality control duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting
  • Working with members of the public
  • Evidence of team working

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
  • Good basic IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Computer literate and able to use computer programmes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or in Care
  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 or a willingness to undertake and complete within 18 months from commencement of post. (or equivalent higher qualification in a health related subject)
  • Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
  • Relevant specialist training
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting
  • Working with members of the public
  • Evidence of team working

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
  • Good basic IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Computer literate and able to use computer programmes

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or in Care
  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3 or a willingness to undertake and complete within 18 months from commencement of post. (or equivalent higher qualification in a health related subject)
  • Evidence of recent and Continuous Professional Development
  • Relevant specialist 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

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Radiology Sister

Sara Miles

sara.miles@bthft.nhs.uk

01274364497

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7633811

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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