Radiology Assistant

NHS; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a full-time Radiology Assistant based at Airedale General Hospital. The successful candidate will support the radiology team by greeting patients, assisting with procedures, and managing clerical work. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills along with a good standard of education. The role involves working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to ensure comprehensive patient care. Salary offered is £24,465 per year with permanent contract options.

Qualifications

• Computer literate.
• Telephone skills.
• Understands confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists and nursing staff in running radiology services.
• Greet patients and assist with procedures.
• Process images and manage clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient/customer care

Communication

Problem solving

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to learn

Working on own initiative

Education

General education to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Radiology team as a Radiology Assistant. You will be based at Airedale General Hospital, and will provide annual leave and sickness cover at our community hospitals. This is a full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week, including weekends, evenings and your fair share of Bank Holidays.

Note

Please note this post may close early if we receive a high number of applications

Main duties of the job

To assist the radiologists, radiographic and nursing staff in the smooth running of the DXA, mammography, plain film service, ultrasound and interventional work across all the Airedale sites if required. This will involve greeting patients, changing them into gowns, assisting with the procedure, giving personal care to patients (e.g., toileting), processing images, undertaking necessary clerical work, and liaising with wards and clinicians. Mentoring students as and when required. The role is patient‑focused, service‑driven and varied.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future. We want to attract staff who embrace our ‘Right Care’ behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA.

Visa and Sponsorship

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with relevant immigration legislation.

Details

• Date posted: 15 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 423-7722076
• Job locations: Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, BD20 6TD

Person Specification

Knowledge (Essential)

• Computer literate
• Telephone skills
• Understands confidentiality requirements of work

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Knowledge of radiology department
• Knowledge of hospital IT systems

Qualifications (Essential)

• A good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent

Skills (Essential)

• Excellent people skills: patient/customer care, communication, listening, able to understand patient needs
• Problem solving, time‑management skills, attention to detail, good organisational skills, ability to learn, able to work on own initiative

Skills (Desirable)

• Dealing with conflict, quick to learn

Experience (Essential)

• Clerical/organisational/admin experience
• Working with others

Experience (Desirable)

• Working in the NHS
• Radiology experience

Right Care Values (Essential)

• Honesty & Integrity, Listening & Communicating, Supportive & Approachable, Even Handed & Encouraging, Patient Centred & Compassionate, Leads by Example & Self Aware

Other Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer Details

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, BD20 6TD

Website: https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk