Assistant Practitioner (Radiography) B4 X-ray | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,199 - £34,876 PA Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, UB1 3HW |
| Company: | London North West Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7539275/337-NP-9216DG |
Summary
The Assistant Practitioner (Radiography) will work as part of a multidisciplinary radiology team to support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services within the Radiology Department. The post holder will perform routine x-ray examinations, under the supervision of registered radiographers, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity at all times. They will contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, uphold radiation protection principles, and promote effective team working to support efficient patient care pathways. The role also involves maintaining accurate patient records, assisting with departmental audits, and participating in continuous professional development to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
• Perform a range of routine x-ray examinations within the scope of practice, in line with departmental protocols and IR(ME)R regulations.
• Work under the direction and supervision of qualified radiographers, maintaining high standards of image quality and patient care.
• Ensure patient identification, consent, and safety checks are completed before all examinations.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment, reporting any faults promptly.
• Promote infection prevention and control, ensuring all work areas remain clean and safe.
• Support and communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues, providing clear explanations of procedures.
• Accurately record patient and examination details using the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).
• Participate in audit, quality assurance, and continuous professional development (CPD) activities.
• Contribute to training and support of students, trainees, and new staff as required.
• Uphold Trust values and policies relating to patient confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, and health and safety.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Dec 2025