Job summary Are you a 3rd year Diagnostic Radiography student looking to gain clinical experince whilst earning? We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Pre-Registration Radiographers to join us as Bank Radiographic Assistant Practitioners. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience, build confidence within a supportive environment. This post will help build transferable abilities to support your next steps into a registered Radiographer role. This is an excellent opportunity for students / graduate to gain valuable NHS experience within a supportive and dynamic Imaging department while maintaining flexible working arrangements through our staff bank. Main duties of the job As a Radiographic Assistant Practitioner, you will work alongside experienced Radiographers and multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of a high-quality imaging service. You will play an important role in patient care, department workflow, and imaging support duties while developing your professional skills in a busy clinical environment. What you'll be doing: Assisting Radiographers with basic imaging and patient care Preparing patients and clinical areas for procedures Supporting departmental flow and patient coordination Maintaining high standards of safety, dignity, and confidentiality Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team Ensuring all data is accurately entered into the RIS System What we're looking for: 3rd year Diagnostic Radiography students Students with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented individuals What's on offer: Flexible Bank working opportunities Supportive and experienced Imaging teams Valuable post-graduate clinical experience If you are passionate about patient care and keen to begin your Radiography career within a busy and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Bank Imaging 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. 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 Essential Assistant Practitioner in radiography foundation degree or equivalent, or qualifying from a UK HEI with a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography this academic year Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of general and trauma plain film imaging Experience of mobile, theatre and screening work H&S regulation relating to radiation protection (including IRMER regulations) Computer skills for patient data and image manipulation Manual handling and basic resuscitation Desirable Understanding of departmental protocols Skills and abilities Essential Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Image quality assessment skills Good PC skills Desirable Ability to prioritise workflow through x-ray room according to clinical needs of patient Aptitudes Desirable Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative if required Flexible and adaptable to change Person Specification Qualifications Essential Assistant Practitioner in radiography foundation degree or equivalent, or qualifying from a UK HEI with a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography this academic year Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of general and trauma plain film imaging Experience of mobile, theatre and screening work H&S regulation relating to radiation protection (including IRMER regulations) Computer skills for patient data and image manipulation Manual handling and basic resuscitation Desirable Understanding of departmental protocols Skills and abilities Essential Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Image quality assessment skills Good PC skills Desirable Ability to prioritise workflow through x-ray room according to clinical needs of patient Aptitudes Desirable Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative if required Flexible and adaptable to change 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Marlborough Street Bristol BS2 8HW United Kingdom Employer's website