Band 5 Radiographer

Job summary

To put our patients first by working as one team, leading, listening and striving for the best

The post-holder is responsible for performing general and more specialised radiographic examinations within the Diagnostic Imaging Department.

Main duties of the job

Communicate with colleagues at all levels in the department, including clerical, nursing, ancillary and clinical staff by both verbal and written means.

Communicate with colleagues at all levels on other wards and departments by both verbal and written means information which may be sensitive and complex e.g. information on xray requests.

Communicate with patients, relatives and carers often under difficult situations e.g. children, non English speaking, hard of hearing, patients under the influence of drugs or alcohol etc.

Attending departmental staff meetings and team meetings regularly and contributing to discussions on services and policies where appropriate.

Acting within prescribed policies and protocols of the Trust.

Use professional knowledge to give advice on images and appropriate examinations to clinicians when requested. This includes the red dot images positive finding system i.e. identifying an abnormality or fracture on the film to assist the referring doctor.

To work independently, with minimal supervision in a wide range of radiographic situations, e.g. accident and emergency, plain film radiography, fluoroscopic procedures, mobile and theatre work and angiography.

Have responsibility for patient care and imaging for lengthy periods of time.

Respond correctly to situations where the patients life is at risk, for example in the resuscitation room, by providing swift and accurate images in a calm and professional manner.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.