Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced diagnostic radiographer to join our Paediatric Radiography Team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and enthusiastic radiography team at a specialist Paediatric Hospital. We are a busy hospital, functioning as a Major Trauma centre and tertiary referral centre for the South West. We provide imaging across both inpatient, outpatient and Emergency services, including theatres and the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. This means we see a wide and varied cohort of patients, and everyday is different!
The department consists of two Philips Imaging rooms, one Canon Fluoroscopy room, one Canon Acquillion CT Scanner, 4 C-Arms and three DR portable imaging machines. As a Band 6 Radiographer you will participate in providing a high standard of imaging, rotating through general X-ray, theatre, fluoroscopy and CT, with opportunities to specialise into 4DCT, Cardiac CT, and forensic imaging.
The position is full time, including shift work.
The Radiology department here at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is accredited through UKAS for the Quality Standard for Imaging - what does that mean? This means that we take pride in our work here and are recognised for it.
What are you waiting for? Apply now and join team UHBW!
A relocation package is available for this role, to assist with costs of moving to Bristol.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the radiographic team in delivering an efficient service in the Paediatric Radiology departments in both general x-ray and CT, adhering to departmental protocols and procedures.
- Participate in out of hours and shift work as necessary
- Demonstrate a high standard of expertise in radiographic technique, exhibiting good organisational skills.
- Supervising and teaching junior members of the team, including Band 5 Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Apprentice/Student Radiographers as needed.
What will you gain in return for your work?
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- A competitive basic pay of £35,392 - £42,618 pa pro rata
- An opportunity to join a Trust that is committed to your development, with learning opportunities available to develop your skill set, across multiple modalities
- Access to a raft of local and national discounts
- To be part of a fun and social team
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please be aware that this vacancy will close once a suitable number of applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Please be aware that this vacancy will close once a suitable number of applications have been received.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous radiography experience, preferably in a paediatric department
- Sound knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems
- Experience of working in a medical setting
- Experience of team working
- NHS Experience
- Understanding of current legislation related to imaging children
- Experience of undertaking imaging safeguarding investigations in children, in line with RCR Guidelines
- Experience in CT, preferably Paediatric CT
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible, adaptable
- Foreword looking
- Innovative
- Committed
- Resilient
- Enthusiastic
- Ambitious
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging as recognised by college of radiographers
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD/study in paediatric radiography
- SOR Recognised Cannulation certificate
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Conscientious
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Team member. Able to assist specialised radiographers/advanced radiographers with weekend/extended day working
- Able to show initiative
- Flexible attitude to working patterns
- Willingness to learn
- Basic IT skills
- An understanding of Health and Safety, Legislation and policies relating to patient care
- Sympathetic manner
- Attention to detail
- Self motivated
- Awareness of the needs of confidentiality
- Committed
- Patience and enthusiasm for working with people
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous radiography experience, preferably in a paediatric department
- Sound knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems
- Experience of working in a medical setting
- Experience of team working
- NHS Experience
- Understanding of current legislation related to imaging children
- Experience of undertaking imaging safeguarding investigations in children, in line with RCR Guidelines
- Experience in CT, preferably Paediatric CT
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible, adaptable
- Foreword looking
- Innovative
- Committed
- Resilient
- Enthusiastic
- Ambitious
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Radiography/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging as recognised by college of radiographers
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD/study in paediatric radiography
- SOR Recognised Cannulation certificate
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Conscientious
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Team member. Able to assist specialised radiographers/advanced radiographers with weekend/extended day working
- Able to show initiative
- Flexible attitude to working patterns
- Willingness to learn
- Basic IT skills
- An understanding of Health and Safety, Legislation and policies relating to patient care
- Sympathetic manner
- Attention to detail
- Self motivated
- Awareness of the needs of confidentiality
- Committed
- Patience and enthusiasm for working with people
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.
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.
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
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
