Main area Radiology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (permanent) Job ref 387-DT8738-DA
Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £24,169 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Exciting opportunities exist for a Radiographic Assistant to join the Radiology team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). The successful candidate will be required to assist the Radiographers with the smooth throughput of workload. Duties may include preparing the patients for their examination, chaperoning, data entry on the radiology information system, and when working in ultrasound you will also be required to perform decontamination of equipment. Full training will be given.
The successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working hours, duties will be 24/7 i.e., will include night shifts and some weekend working.
Good communication skills are essential, as well as empathetic approach to both patients and their relatives. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol experience a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.
"Previous applicants need not apply"
Main duties of the job
* To assist the Radiologists and Radiographers and administrative staff with all working practices to ensure an efficient standard of service is maintained.
* To assist the Radiologists/Radiographers/ technicians, when needed, by providing a high standard of patient care before during and after the examination
in accordance with instructions and training received.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and taking action, where appropriate, and passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
* Maintaining accurate computer data and filing.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
* Maths and English GCSE
Knowledge and Experience
* Previous NHS experience or experience of working in a similar setting
Skills and Abilities
* Able to promote a professional and welcoming department
* 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 work unsupervised
Behaviours and Values
* Supportive
* Respectful
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Julie Cartwright Job title Radiographic Assistant Supervisor Email address julie.cartwright@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number 0117 34 29239
If you have problems applying, contact
Address United Bristol Healthcare Trust
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
Success
BS2 8HW
Telephone 01173425000 (option 1)
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