Job overview

University Hospitals Bristol is looking for a fully trained MSK X-ray reporting radiographer to join the established team of 12 Reporting Radiographers.

The successful candidate will provide reports within the agreed scope of practice but will have the opportunity develop their reporting skills into other area's of X-ray reporting (such as CXR/AXR), fully supported by the Radiology department. 

Participation in weekend and evening reporting duties is expected however his can be performed from home with the provided home reporting workstation. 

There will be line management responsibilities, mentoring and supporting junior staff and learners within the department, further developing the candidates leadership skills

If you are a fully qualified MSK X-ray Reporting Radiographer and want to join our progressive and supportive team then don't hesitate to get in touch.  

Please note this role is for HCPC registered professionals only. If you do not have HCPC registration you need not apply. 

Main duties of the job

Construct and provide accurate reports within their level of competency, working to achieve agreed report turnaround times.

To co-ordinate and assist in the provision of the professional and technical service of X-ray imaging in the Diagnostic and Therapies Division.

To provide an effective and high quality service within resource allocation, providing a professional safe service to the patients, ensuring a patient centred approach.

Vetting of requests to ensure they are appropriate and justified and protocol them accordingly.

Ensuring staff meet professional standards and maintain their competencies.

To promote education and training across the whole of radiology and actively participate in training all types of learners and improvers within radiography.

To demonstrate a high level of personal expertise in X-ray imaging, have an in-depth knowledge of the equipment and to be able to apply this knowledge to produce high quality images with comparatively low radiation doses optimisation.

To support the delivery of the Radiology service at both operational and strategic levels as required.

To assist in the responsibility for the standards of care provided within X-ray imaging.

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.