Assistant Practitioner - Radiography

Transformationunitgm; Chorley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Radiography Assistant Practitioner to support services at Chorley Hospital. The role involves aiding in diagnostic x-ray procedures while ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates should be qualified and ready to work shifts including evenings and weekends, playing a crucial part in patient diagnosis and overall departmental efficiency.

Benefits

Access to varied development opportunities

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner in Radiography.
• Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 4 assistant practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine diagnostic examinations and assist radiographers.
• Maintain patient safety and standards of care.
• Contribute to patient experience and effective departmental operations.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Basic IT skills

Knowledge of x-ray equipment

Education

GCSE in English and Mathematics – grade C or above

SoR Accreditation

Job description

Main area Radiography Assistant Practitioner Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Post includes working weekends and evenings) Job ref 438-PB2692-A

Employer Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chorley and South Ribble Hospital Town Chorley Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 02/07/2025

Band 4

Job overview

Are you a passionate, driven, enthusiastic individual? Then look no further!

An amazing position is available for a qualified Radiography Assistant Practitioner. You will support the plain film service based at Chorley Hospital although there may be some requirement to work at other Trust sites.

You will be working as a Radiographic Assistant Practitioner under IRMER to produce high quality plain film images to aid in the diagnosis of patients conditions.

There is an expectation to work evenings and weekends and to gain accreditation with the College of Radiographers

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the x-ray department, you will consistently uphold rigorous standards of patient care. Your responsibilities include aiding radiographers in acquiring diagnostic-quality x-rays, as well as providing assistance in patient chaperoning and changing procedures.

You will adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while continuously maintaining your competency. You will collaborate closely with radiography practitioners to ensure the provision of a seamless 24-hour service, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our department's operations.

Working for our organisation

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet new people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties to include but not be limited to:

• Undertake a defined range of routine diagnostic examinations.
• Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Undertake duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies.
• Assist to maintain patient safety, confirming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
• Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive environments, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
• Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager.
• Maintain and develop own competence.
• Process information according to local and national requirements.

Please note that the interview date may differ.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

• GCSE in English and Mathematics – grade C or above
• Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner in Radiography
• Basic IT skills
• Level 2 numeracy
• SoR Accreditation

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting
• Able to demonstrate Health & Safety awareness
• Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a band 4 assistant practitioner
• Knowledge of x-ray equipment and uses

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we’re looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We’ll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here

To support you in your application process we’ve created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we’ve also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have themopen as you complete your application.

We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information.

AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person.

Our recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. They will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations. Share work-related successes and challenges you’ve navigated that align with the criteria. These could be from various aspects of your life, including work, education, and personal experiences.

Consider structuring your supporting information section with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.

Working Smarter pledge

We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.

Secondments

If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview. Also please ensure you have read the LTHTR Secondment Policy. A copy of this can be found on the intranet or by [e-mail]

Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they’re 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

If the role you’ve applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40 Standard DBS check £26.40 and Enhanced DBS check £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here .

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.

NO UNSOLICITED ADVERTISING COMPANY APPROACHES

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.