About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated radiographer with a flexible approach to delivering radiography services keen to develop their skills.
You will be an integral part of the smooth running of the imaging service and communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and patient groups. Maintaining good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies.
If you would like to be part of a flexible innovative team and enjoy using your initiative, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring a high quality patient care maintaining patient flow and supporting the day to day running of the department whilst maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Working in accordance with ionising radiation regulations and in line with other departmental policies and protocols.
Excellent communication skills that foster good working relationships both within and external to the department.
You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, applying knowledge and skill to produce high quality images and adapt techniques to meet complex patient requirements.
To use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment e.g. those with cognitive or speech difficulties.
Have a flexible approach towards hours of work.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached full job description. We welcome informal discussions and look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSC Radiography HCPC Registration
Experience Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
NHS experience Post qualification experience
Additional Criteria Essential
Able to work as part of a team Positive attitude and good humoured Good organisational skills Good timekeeper Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
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.
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)