Radiographer Assistant Practitioner | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 5FW |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7820327/236-DPG-CS105-26 |
Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Radiographer Assistant Practitioner to join us at the NCA.
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who want to develop their career within the Radiology Department of a busy major trauma hospital in the role of an Assistant Practitioner.
We welcome applications from accredited Assistant Practitioners, working within a Diagnostic Imaging Department and also individuals currently studying towards the qualification who are keen to gain hands on experience in Imaging.
The post will provide the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in adult and paediatric plain film, emergency and trauma radiography, theatre and DEXA scanning.
We're looking for an enthusiastic team player who shares our NCA values ofCare,AppreciateandInspire.
You will have completed the assistant practitioner course and have a the following qualification:
• Foundation Degree in Assistant Practice: Diagnostic radiography.
The post-holder will perform plain film examinations and DEXA scans in accordance with local protocols and provide support to the wider Radiography team. You will be expected to work in a range of hospital settings and community settings which includes Pendleton Gateway. In addition, the post holder will be expected to work in theatre by undertaking the fluoroscopic imaging using our C-arm. Your clinical duties will be performed under the indirect supervision of the senior radiographer.
The post holder will also be expected to support the department in non-clinical roles such as stock control etc.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care, appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack(opens in existing window)
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026
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