Trainee Assistant Practitioner - Radiology

Bidvane; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS car lease

Discounts on dining, getaways and more

Flexible working arrangements may be—

Job summary

Bidvane seeks a Trainee Assistant Practitioner to join Radiology at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. There is a pre-induction period, then a 24-month Higher Apprenticeship starting March 2027. The role supports radiographers with supervised radiography, patient care and imaging tasks across Trust sites, with extended hours on a seven-day rotating shift pattern.

Applicants must be 18+, meet entry qualifications, and commit to 27 months of study. Band 3 visa sponsorship restrictions apply to applicants.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
• Care Certificate and current statutory training.
• Minimum one year in a clinical hospital or health setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general radiographic examinations under supervision.
• Use X-ray equipment safely and maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Follow radiation regulations and department policies.
• Explain examinations and protect patient dignity, privacy and safety.
• Assess patient needs and cooperate to obtain diagnostic images.
• Assist radiographers, radiologists and sonographers during sessions.
• Support patient movement and handling and manage belongings securely.
• Check imaging requests for justification and escalate urgent findings.
• Initial assessment of images and raise urgent concerns for review.
• Liaise with wards, prioritise imaging across Trust sites.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-directed study

Workload management

Staying calm under pressure

Education

GCSEs A-C in Maths & English

Care Certificate

Current statutory training

Job description

The Trainee Assistant Practitioner post sits in Radiology at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, with a pre-induction period followed by a 24-month Higher Apprenticeship beginning in March 2027. It supports radiographers with supervised general radiography, patient care and imaging service tasks. The role covers the Assistant Practitioner scope, requires work across all Trust sites, and includes extended hours on a seven-day rotating shift pattern. Applicants must be at least 18, meet the entry qualifications and commit to 27 months of study; Band 3 entry roles are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What the job involves

• Undertake general radiographic examinations within the Assistant Practitioner scope, under qualified radiographer supervision
• Use X-ray and image acquisition equipment correctly and maintain a safe working environment inside and outside the department
• Follow ionising radiation regulations and departmental policies and procedures
• Explain examinations and protect patients' dignity, privacy and safety
• Assess patients' clinical needs and ability to cooperate, including elderly and trauma patients, to obtain diagnostic-quality images while limiting unnecessary radiation
• Assist radiographers, radiologists and sonographers during clinical sessions
• Help patients with moving, handling, transfers, escorting, dressing and undressing, and secure storage of belongings
• Support patients during examinations, including those affected by illness or trauma
• Check that imaging requests are justified and authorised under departmental protocols, escalating concerns to a senior radiographer or consultant radiologist
• Initially assess acquired images and promptly elevate urgent or concerning findings for clinical or radiological review before the patient leaves
• Liaise with wards and departments and prioritise imaging work according to clinical urgency; work across all Trust sites

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grades A-C in Maths and English, Functional Skills Level 2 in both, or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• Current statutory essential training

Experience

• At least one year in a clinical role in a hospital, community health or social care setting

Skills & knowledge

• Effective communication and ability to overcome communication barriers
• Commitment to guided and self-directed study over 27 months
• Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload
• Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure

Other

• Aged 18 or over at the time of application
• Availability for extended working hours and a seven-day rotational shift pattern
• Willingness to work across all Trust sites
• If applying on a visa, at least three years' residence in the UK to meet course entry requirements

Nice to have

• Experience in a multidisciplinary health or social care team
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues
• Involvement in service improvement or a specialist area, such as acting as a link person or champion
• Level 3 study or above
• Advanced IT skills, such as spreadsheets, PowerPoint or an ECDL qualification, or willingness to train further

What’s offered

• Extensive learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement under the terms and conditions
• Health and wellbeing support
• NHS car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance
• Flexible working arrangements may be accommodated where service needs allow