About this role
Job summary
To contribute to the delivery of the Radiology Service at an operational level as required across the different sites of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
Produce high quality, optimised images across the spectrum of examinations undertaken in the allocated department.
Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service, including on call within all departments and have a flexible attitude to working hours commensurate with the needs of the service.
To support assistant practitioners and learners rostered to the allocated department.
To ensure the smooth operation of the Radiology Service.
Ensure a patient centred approach and be responsible for the standards of care provided within the allocated department.
Promote education and training within the allocated department and across radiology.
To adhere to the Trust Values
Keep up-to-date competency records.
Main duties of the job
A full description as to what this job entails can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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 theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full description as to what this job entails can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Radiography or DCR or other recognised equivalent radiography qualification Registration with HCPC
Skills & Experience Essential
H&S regulations relating to radiation protection (including IRMER regulations) Computer skills for patient data and image manipulation for digital modalities PC skills, image appreciation (visual recognition of contrast, sharpness, resolution), ability to estimate distances accurately Ability to use radiology information system to access and alter patient and examination data Ability to prioritise workflow through imaging rooms according to clinical needs of patients and to prioritise the needs of different hospital areas Experience of general and trauma plain imaging, with knowledge of a wide variety of all imaging techniques Experience of mobile, theatre and screening work High level communication skills Adaptable Able to work as team member and on own initiative Assertive Confident in dealing with patients of all types, including difficult patient types
Desirable
Ability to prioritise different categories of patients Ability to prioritise work of assistants and students Manual handling and basic resuscitation Ability to communicate diagnostic information seen on images to colleagues
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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Weston General Hospital
Grange Road
North Somerset
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)