Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Radiographic Assistant

The closing date is 05 June 2025

Job summary

To work as part of a multi -disciplinary team within the Radiology Department to support colleagues and patients providing excellent patient care.

Post holders will work across all areas of imaging including: Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Minor interventional, AE and general x-ray.

Post holders are expected to support the weekend/evening service in CT, MRI and ultrasound.

Main duties of the job

Use own initiative to manage and prioritise workload, based on clinical need and availability of appropriate staff/location and equipment. Liaise with other members of the team including Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers, nursing team and clerical staff.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS7101071-A

Job locations

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

Education to 'O' Level/GCSE standard to include English Language.
NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or imaging and/or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake the appropriate training.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team
Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment
Previous experience of working with patients in a caring environment
Experience of assisting sterile procedures

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Patient confidentiality.
Time management skills
Good communication skills
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Ability to work in a team
Sympathetic and caring attitude
Ability to establish a rapport with patients of all ages
Some flexibility over working hours
Keyboards skills for input and updating patient data.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Over 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations)
Over 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations)

Desirable

Ionising Radiation Regulations (training will be given)

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

Education to 'O' Level/GCSE standard to include English Language.
NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or imaging and/or equivalent experience or willingness to undertake the appropriate training.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team
Experience of working face to face with the general public in a very busy environment
Previous experience of working with patients in a caring environment
Experience of assisting sterile procedures

Special Circumstances

Essential

Ability to travel to other sites.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Patient confidentiality.
Time management skills
Good communication skills
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Ability to work in a team
Sympathetic and caring attitude
Ability to establish a rapport with patients of all ages
Some flexibility over working hours
Keyboards skills for input and updating patient data.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Over 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations)
Over 18 years of age (Ionising Radiation Regulations)

Desirable

Ionising Radiation Regulations (training will be given)

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe General Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)