Contact information Becky Robinson, Plain Film X-ray and DXA Team Leader DDH rebecca.robinson55@nhs.net 01924 816066 Please note the vacancy may close early due to volume of applications. About the role To work as a supportive member of the X-ray and DXA scanning team, supporting the Radiographer to provide excellent patient care. For more information please see attached job description. This role will require you to work at both DDH and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Wakefield. The interview date for this post is 15th July 2025. The interviews will be in person, we are unable to offer skype interviews. The core hours are Monday -Friday either 8am-4pm or 9am-5.30pm shifts. Main duties Working under the direction of a Radiographer, participate fully in the delivery of planned/acute care of patients attending the radiology service for investigations. Support the Radiographer. Chaperoning of patients, escorting/ transferring of patients and providing 1-1 patient centred care. Helping patients to get changed, also to weigh and measure patients. Undertake personal care duties e.g., toileting, dressing, repositioning of patients, and assisting patients with their personal hygiene appearance. Caring for a group of patients that require enhanced care. Order supplies under the direction of the department lead. Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of the environment. Replenish stock within department. Enter information onto the Radiology information systems. Arrange portering of patients. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. For a complete list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description. Key requirements Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate and induction programme. Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection, and health & safety issues. Knowledge of personal care and related procedures. Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face to face and written. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team. Good attendance record. Please see attached job description for full list of essential and desirable criteria. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .