Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5 - 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.

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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 existing qualified Radiographers and 2025 Radiography degree graduates. You must have NHS working experience.

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).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging or DCR Radiography

Desirable

• Plain Imaging experience
• UK based NHS experience

NHS working experince

Essential

• Evidence of student or qualified NHS working

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol Nhs Trust

Southmead Road

Westbury-on-trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

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