University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Reporting Radiographer

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol is looking for a fully trained MSK X-ray reporting radiographer to join the established team of 12 Reporting Radiographers.

The successful candidate will provide reports within the agreed scope of practice but will have the opportunity develop their reporting skills into other area's of X-ray reporting (such as CXR/AXR), fully supported by the Radiology department.

Participation in weekend and evening reporting duties is expected however his can be performed from home with the provided home reporting workstation.

There will be line management responsibilities, mentoring and supporting junior staff and learners within the department, further developing the candidates leadership skills

If you are a fully qualified MSK X-ray Reporting Radiographer and want to join our progressive and supportive team then don't hesitate to get in touch.

Please note this role is for HCPC registered professionals only. If you do not have HCPC registration you need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Construct and provide accurate reports within their level of competency, working to achieve agreed report turnaround times.

To co-ordinate and assist in the provision of the professional and technical service of X-ray imaging in the Diagnostic and Therapies Division.

To provide an effective and high quality service within resource allocation, providing a professional safe service to the patients, ensuring a patient centred approach.

Vetting of requests to ensure they are appropriate and justified and protocol them accordingly.

Ensuring staff meet professional standards and maintain their competencies.

To promote education and training across the whole of radiology and actively participate in training all types of learners and improvers within radiography.

To demonstrate a high level of personal expertise in X-ray imaging, have an in-depth knowledge of the equipment and to be able to apply this knowledge to produce high quality images with comparatively low radiation doses optimisation.

To support the delivery of the Radiology service at both operational and strategic levels as required.

To assist in the responsibility for the standards of care provided within X-ray imaging.

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.

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-DT4126-DA

Job locations

University Hospital Bristol and Weston

Upper Maundlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description for full job description and main responsibilities of the role. Please contact if any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description for full job description and main responsibilities of the role. Please contact if any questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (E).
  • Post grad cert MSK X-ray Reporting
  • HCPC registration

Knowledege and experience

Essential

  • Show experience in MSK X-ray reporting
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills
  • Evidence of teaching health care professionals from a range of specialties

Desirable

  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Demonstrate evidence of research, audit or service evaluation projects
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Bsc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (E).
  • Post grad cert MSK X-ray Reporting
  • HCPC registration

Knowledege and experience

Essential

  • Show experience in MSK X-ray reporting
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills
  • Evidence of teaching health care professionals from a range of specialties

Desirable

  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Demonstrate evidence of research, audit or service evaluation projects

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

University Hospital Bristol and Weston

Upper Maundlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

University Hospital Bristol and Weston

Upper Maundlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Reporting Radiographer

Simon Brown

simon.brown@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173422796

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-DT4126-DA

Job locations

University Hospital Bristol and Weston

Upper Maundlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW


Supporting documents

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