Radiographic Assistant

Role Overview

The Radiographic Assistant position serves as a crucial support pillar within our expanding Imaging Services department. Often the initial point of contact for patients, either in person or via telephone, excellent communication skills are a must. The role is primarily based at the Royal Derby Hospital but may occasionally require working at the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital depending on service needs.

Department Significance

Imaging departments are essential to hospital operations, with most patients visiting these services as part of their care pathway. The team is diverse, composed of professionals from various backgrounds with complementary skills unified to deliver effective patient care.

Candidate Profile

Previous healthcare experience and an NVQ Level 2 are beneficial but not mandatory. The role demands a personable, dependable, and diligent approach for patient reception, screening, and assistance with changing for exams and procedures. These interpersonal skills could stem from a wide range of past roles.

Patient Care Responsibilities

You will be expected to demonstrate empathy and approachability, consistently addressing patient needs following the Trust’s 6 C’s, CARE, and PRIDE principles. This involves assisted manual handling, patient movement, and positioning in collaboration with Radiographers to enable imaging examinations.

Daily Duties

• Welcoming and assisting patients.
• Providing hands-on patient care including chaperoning.
• Supporting the Imaging Team in various tasks.
• Interpreting written requests accurately and managing confidential digital records.
• Following detailed instructions and protocols while developing the ability to self-manage workloads independently as experience grows.

Work Environment and Team

The role fosters close teamwork across the department to effectively manage diverse and sometimes emotionally challenging situations.

Application Details

• Closing date for applications: 5 August 2026.
• Interview date: 20 August 2026.
• Note: The vacancy may close earlier depending on the volume of applications.

Organizational Values

As a key healthcare provider entrenched in the community, the Trust embodies values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, which shape daily operations and workplace behaviors.

Employee Benefits and Growth

• Opportunities for both professional and leadership development.
• Ongoing support throughout recruitment and employment.
• Access to employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Operational Facts

• On average, 4,810 outpatient appointments occur daily.
• The Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient service ranks as the 4th busiest nationally, managing around 2,077 weekly appointments.
• Emergency departments see approximately 1,115 patients daily, placing it as the country's 3rd largest.
• Hospitals admit about 195 emergency patients each day.
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical procedures were carried out last year across 57 operating theatres.
• Among only 7 Trusts nationally with over 50 operating theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures are completed on each working day.
• The Trust is research active with a vast array of clinical trials and research prospects for staff.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits: Judith Tipper, Superintendent Radiographer. Email: judith.tipper@nhs.net. Phone: 01332 258285.