Trainee Radiographic Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Radiographer · viaNHS Jobs
£28392.00 to £31157.00
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Specialism
- Radiographer
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5685233
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for support workers to apply for a Trainee Assistant Practitioner post in Radiography to join the X-ray team at Aintree Hospital. The role will require the successful candidate to complete an Apprenticeship Foundation Degree (Fd) - Assistant Practitioner through a partnership with Cumbria University and Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust.
All applicantsmust meet the following criteria in order to apply:
- Math and English GCSE grad C/4 and above or a level 2 in functional skills
- Level 3 NVQ/BTEC preferably in a health related study, &
- Can commit to working full time covering a 24/7 shift pattern working a mixture of long days and nights, as well as undertaking independent study
Main duties of the job
As a Assistant Practitioner you will provide care as detailed within the Job Description under the supervision of a qualified Radiographer.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-DTC-220-26
Job locations
Liverpool University Hospitals
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Superintendent Radiographer in each section and according to agreed protocols.2. Participate in the assistant practitioner rotation across the sites.3. To perform radiographic duties according to protocol, and to be supervised by a qualified member of the radiographic team ensuring that all x-ray films are checked by a qualified member of the radiographic team.4. To participate in departmental planned out of hours working.5. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.6. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.7. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.8. To perform health care assistant duties where relevant.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Superintendent Radiographer in each section and according to agreed protocols.2. Participate in the assistant practitioner rotation across the sites.3. To perform radiographic duties according to protocol, and to be supervised by a qualified member of the radiographic team ensuring that all x-ray films are checked by a qualified member of the radiographic team.4. To participate in departmental planned out of hours working.5. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.6. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.7. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.8. To perform health care assistant duties where relevant.
For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 9 Nov 2026.
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