Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostics & Therapy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 22.5 hours per week (Including Weekends and Night Shifts)
- Job ref
- 387-D&T7274-JJ
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Radiographic Assistant
Band 2
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Job overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in patient care? Do you want to kick-start your career in Radiology?
As a Radiographic Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our radiology department, contributing to essential imaging services that help diagnose and treat our patients.
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine interest in radiography and a commitment to providing compassionate patient care.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented spirit, ready to collaborate with our diverse healthcare professionals.
- Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus, but we welcome enthusiastic candidates eager to learn and grow!
Please note due we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assisting Radiologists, Radiographers and administrative staff to maintain a good level of service
- Support Radiologists, Radiographers and technicians by providing a high standard of patient care before during and after examination
- Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and UHBW colleagues
- Liaise with colleagues regarding transportation of patients to and from the x-ray dept
- To assist with moving equipment and help with transferring patients on and off examination couches
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to work under pressure
- Proven Communication Skills
- Be sensitive and supportive to patients and their relatives attending the department
- Have an ability to organise and prioritise
- Able to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working, able to work weekends
- Ability to observe and maintain the comfort of and respect for patients in your care
- Able to promote a professional and welcoming department
Aptitudes, Behaviours and Values
Essential criteria
- Able to work unsupervised
- Respecting Everyone
- Embracing Change
- Recognising Success
- Working together
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous NHS experience or experience of working in a similar setting
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths GCSE or equivalent
- English GCSE or equivalent
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julie Cartwright
- Job title
- Radiographic Assistant Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01173429239
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