South Bristol Community Hospital Lead Radiographer

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated radiographer to become the imaging lead at South Bristol Community Hospital, Bristol.

This post is remote from the main site and therefore requires an individual who is comfortable with autonomous decision making, taking responsibility and has excellent communication and organisational skills.

They will be working in partnership with other plain imaging leads across the Trust to provide a high quality plain imaging service and support the staff working within it.

Main duties of the job

To provide first line operational and managerial responsibility for the imaging department at South Bristol Community Hospital in partnership with the Bristol Royal Infirmary based Elective Imaging Lead.
To work in conjunction with other UHBW Plain Imaging Lead Radiographers, sharing resources, rostering staff and managing patient flow.
To provide a high quality and safety focused service for users, implementing and overseeing maintenance for the quality and governance of plain imaging, providing high level clinical input.
To assist the Section Head with staff management including staff recruitment, appraisals, sickness management and assisting in the monitoring of performance with regards to conduct, technique and quality.
To support the UHBW plain imaging services as required and be prepared to work flexibly.
To demonstrate a high level of clinical skill, producing high quality images and being a clinical role model.
To assist with the teaching, learning and the support structure for all types of trainees and learners, working with the Practice Educators to achieve a productive learning environment.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

26 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT6627-LH

Job locations

South Bristol Community Hospital

Hengrove Promenade

Bristol

BS14 0DE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

BSc (Hons) Radiography/DCR (R) or equivalent
Current HCPC registration

Skills and abilities

Essential

Show evidence of being able to work as a team
Show evidence of being able to work under pressure
Show evidence of being able to develop a good rapport with patients and carers
Show evidence of being able to work flexibly
Show evidence of having excellent communication skills
Show evidence of being responsible and accountable
Show evidence of IT skills
Show evidence of management and leadership skills
Show evidence of teaching and supervision skills

Desirable

Show evidence of service development

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Show evidence of paediatric and extensive adult plain imaging experience
Show evidence of sound knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems
Show evidence of a high level of clinical expertise
Demonstrate an understanding of College of Radiographers Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Demonstrate an understanding of HCPC Professional standards and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self

Desirable

Experience of managing a department, a team or service

Aptitudes

Essential

Supportive
Respectful
Innovative
Collaborative

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

BSc (Hons) Radiography/DCR (R) or equivalent
Current HCPC registration

Skills and abilities

Essential

Show evidence of being able to work as a team
Show evidence of being able to work under pressure
Show evidence of being able to develop a good rapport with patients and carers
Show evidence of being able to work flexibly
Show evidence of having excellent communication skills
Show evidence of being responsible and accountable
Show evidence of IT skills
Show evidence of management and leadership skills
Show evidence of teaching and supervision skills

Desirable

Show evidence of service development

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Show evidence of paediatric and extensive adult plain imaging experience
Show evidence of sound knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems
Show evidence of a high level of clinical expertise
Demonstrate an understanding of College of Radiographers Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
Demonstrate an understanding of HCPC Professional standards and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self

Desirable

Experience of managing a department, a team or service

Aptitudes

Essential

Supportive
Respectful
Innovative
Collaborative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).