Radiographic Aide

We are looking for a motivated and friendly individual to join our Imaging team, supporting our radiographers, sonographers, consultants, &, most importantly, our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong customer service background who thrives in a busy healthcare environment.

As part of our team, you will play a vital part in ensuring a smooth and positive experience for every patient accessing our services. Your responsibilities will include:

Main duties of the job

This is a varied and hands-on role, providing essential support to specialist teams across the Imaging Department.

As a Radiographic Aide, you will work alongside staff in X-ray, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, CT, and MRI. You will play an active part in delivering high standards of patient care throughout these areas.

You will be a valued member of the team, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with infection control guidelines. Your duties will include:

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above in maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in a care based award or level 2 diploma in health care support/ multiple years of experience

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates a knowledge of the role and duties of an aide

Desirable

• Extensive experience of caring for people or working with the general public

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to work in stressful situations

Physical Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to work flexibly across different modalities

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values

Essential

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

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

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

About the employer

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.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)