Radiography Assistant

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

A Vacancy has arisen for a Radiography Assistant in the X-ray Department at Weston General Hospital for a 22.5 hour contact.

The successful applicant will be required to work 22.5 hours per week in a busy but rewarding environment. The department works 24/7 where weekend working will be required as part of this role.

The hours will be worked between 8am-8pm.

A wide range of examinations are undertaken in the department, from routine X-ray to ultrasound, CT and MRI scans. Over 100, 000 examinations are performed each year. The radiography assistant performs an essential role in assisting radiographers and Radiologists before, during and after the X-ray procedure. The role is often challenging but rewarding and since patient care is at the heart of the role excellent communication and people skills are very important.

The department is committed to investing in role development and learning opportunities across all staff groups.

Main duties of the job

The Radiographer Assistant is a member of the direct care team who supports practitioners to meet patient needs. The Radiographic Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the Radiographers/Radiologists/Sonographers as directed by the appropriate team leader.
A Radiographic Assistant will be expected to undertake a range of duties with direct supervision and will be required to communicate with the team.
The Radiographic Assistant will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards.
The Radiographic Assistant will continue to progress through the development of further skills, knowledge and competencies.

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.

Date posted

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-DT-5206-NG

Job locations

Weston General Hospital

Grange Road, Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience or experience of working in a similar setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Proven communication skills
Able to work as part of a team
Able to work under pressure
Flexible approach to working, able to work weekends
Ability to observe and maintain the comfort of and respect for patients in your care
Ability to organise and prioritise
Be sensitive and supportive to patients and their relatives attending the department
Able to promote a professional and welcoming department

Aptitudes

Essential

Well motivated and with enthusiasm to develop skills
Able to work unsupervised

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience or experience of working in a similar setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Proven communication skills
Able to work as part of a team
Able to work under pressure
Flexible approach to working, able to work weekends
Ability to observe and maintain the comfort of and respect for patients in your care
Ability to organise and prioritise
Be sensitive and supportive to patients and their relatives attending the department
Able to promote a professional and welcoming department

Aptitudes

Essential

Well motivated and with enthusiasm to develop skills
Able to work unsupervised

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).

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