Radiographic Aide

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Dudley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Radiographic Aide to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting various imaging departments, assisting with patient care, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure. With a commitment to excellent healthcare, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere where employees can thrive and contribute to the well-being of the community. If you're looking to make a difference in a rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and dealing with the general public is essential.
• Knowledge of computer systems and keyboard skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist specialist teams within the imaging department.
• Maintain cleanliness in line with infection control guidelines.
• Support clinical teams in providing excellent patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Care Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

IT Skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English

NVQ 2 in a Care Based Award

Job description

Main area Imaging Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Role requires shift working across multiple sites. we do not provide fixed days. We are a 7 day 24hr service.) Job ref 253-0425-6887749

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital, Guest Hospital, Corbett Hospital and Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre Town Dudley Salary £24,169 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 23:59

Radiographic Aide

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply. THIS IS NOT A RADIOGRAPHER OR RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING ROLE.

We are looking for a friendly team member who is able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and customer care skills along with the ability to work under pressure, prioritising workload and to work using your own initiative. This role includes patient care, IT and portering duties. Previous experience of dealing with the general public is essential. An understanding and knowledge of computer systems/keyboard skills is essential.

This role will involve contributing to shift patterns covering the 7 day service (including bank holidays).Flexibility in working patterns is required and the ability to multi-task.This role will be on a rotational shift basis with no fixed days. All shifts are long days or half long days.

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team of clerical and clinical staff who work together to provide a seamless pathway for patients having diagnostic and interventional treatment.

This role involves rotation between the main acute hospital and Community Diagnostic Centres within the area.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role, assisting specialist teams within the imaging department.

The role will be supporting staff within the X-ray, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Obs and Gynae, CT and MRI, you will be involved in the care of the patient within Imaging.

You will be a valuable team member, keeping the work environment clean and tidy in line with infection control guidelines, assisting the clinical teams in providing the highest quality service and excellent patient care; this will include escorting patients, carrying out routine patient care and arranging appointments for examinations. You will be responsible for maintaining stock .

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ 2 in a care based award or level 2 diploma in health care support/ multiple years of experience

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the role and duties of an aide
• Extensive experience of caring for people or working with the general public

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates an ability to work in stressful situations

Physical Skills

• Demonstrates ability to work flexibly across different modalities

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK .

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.

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