Job summary
Diagnostic Radiographer - Plain Imaging
As a qualified Radiographer you will participate in a range of Imaging tasks within the X-Ray department.
You will be working as part of a vibrant and dynamic team.
A&E, inpatient, outpatient, theatre and mobile Imaging.
Main duties of the job
Imaging Department - Radiographer - Band 5Full time substantive posts
We are looking for Diagnostic Imaging Radiographers to join our ever expanding, but friendly Imaging team at North Bristol NHS Trust.The Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital is a Centre of excellence for the South West in a range of services and major specialities. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care have won international recognition, placing North Bristol NHS Trust at the forefront of medical knowledge.
NBT welcomes applications from 2024 Radiography degree graduates.
As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be expected to contribute to a 24/7 shift system with on-call commitments and have involvement in community working practices. North Bristol NHS Trust offers a diverse and challenging work environment in which the Radiographer can consolidate and build their skills. The Imaging department encourages cross modality working practices in CT, MRI, and Interventional Radiology, and supports career advancement with recent internal promotion opportunities.You should have good communication skills, be enthusiastic and committed to helping deliver a high quality and caring service.
If you are looking for a chance to work in a modern Hospital with a Trauma Centre then we would like to hear from you.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is an acute hospital setting and your role will be vital to the delivery of safe and accurate patient care.
Every year we carry out just over 400,000 Imaging examinations ranging from simple GP requests, through to complex Trauma cases as well as our regional specialities including neurosciences, orthopaedic and renal.
This is an exciting and challenging environment for you to either show or develop your Radiography skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Promote an image of high professional skill and competence to all department users and to impress the public with attitudes and service provided by the Trust in general and by Radiographers in particular.
- Perform unsupervised Radiographic examinations relevant to appropriate level of training and experience following well-established procedures.
- Work within departmental teams with guidance from senior staff.
- Rotate through imaging modalities and imaging departments as required.
- Provide an imaging service outside the department, in Theatre, wards and other departments.
- Maintain the observation and comfort of patients at all times during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. to the highest possible professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Handle personal and confidential patient information.
- Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Departmental Superintendents, Band 6 Radiographers and peers in scheduling and carrying out appropriate techniques and Radiographic examinations.
- Liaise with Nursing, Clerical and Portering staff within the department and with Nursing, Medical and hospital staff of other wards and departments to ensure a smooth, efficient service to department users.
- Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g. face to face, written, via the telephone, email, intercom etc.
- Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient
- Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
- Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager
- Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include:
- Health and Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Infection Control
- Data protection
- Major Incidents,
- dress code,
- sickness absence,
- punctuality
- Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser.
- Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiographer.
- Participate in practice education of Radiographic students
- Assist in audit and research.
- Facilitate and undertake teaching and training
- Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager with completion of relevant form.
- Ensure the correct updating of the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service.
- Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations
- Observe the rules and regulations of their professional bodies. (Society of Radiographers and Health Professional Council).
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
Promote an image of high professional skill and competence to all department users and to impress the public with attitudes and service provided by the Trust in general and by Radiographers in particular.
- Perform unsupervised Radiographic examinations relevant to appropriate level of training and experience following well-established procedures.
- Work within departmental teams with guidance from senior staff.
- Rotate through imaging modalities and imaging departments as required.
- Provide an imaging service outside the department, in Theatre, wards and other departments.
- Maintain the observation and comfort of patients at all times during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. to the highest possible professional standards and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Handle personal and confidential patient information.
- Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Departmental Superintendents, Band 6 Radiographers and peers in scheduling and carrying out appropriate techniques and Radiographic examinations.
- Liaise with Nursing, Clerical and Portering staff within the department and with Nursing, Medical and hospital staff of other wards and departments to ensure a smooth, efficient service to department users.
- Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g. face to face, written, via the telephone, email, intercom etc.
- Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient
- Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
- Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager
- Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include:
- Health and Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Infection Control
- Data protection
- Major Incidents,
- dress code,
- sickness absence,
- punctuality
- Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser.
- Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiographer.
- Participate in practice education of Radiographic students
- Assist in audit and research.
- Facilitate and undertake teaching and training
- Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager with completion of relevant form.
- Ensure the correct updating of the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service.
- Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations
- Observe the rules and regulations of their professional bodies. (Society of Radiographers and Health Professional Council).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or DCR Radiography
Desirable
- Plain Imaging experience
- UK based NHS experience
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of completed or planned continuing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or DCR Radiography
Desirable
- Plain Imaging experience
- UK based NHS experience
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of completed or planned continuing professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
