Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weston General Radiographers participate in providing a 24-hours, 7 days a week imaging service.)
- Job ref
- 387-DT2034-NG
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Weston General Hospital
- Town
- North Somerset
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Plain Imaging Radiographer
Band 5
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust 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.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
· To contribute to the delivery of the Radiology Service at an operational level as required across the different sites of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
· Produce high quality, optimised images across the spectrum of examinations undertaken in the allocated department.
· Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service, including on call within all departments and have a flexible attitude to working hours commensurate with the needs of the service.
· To support assistant practitioners and learners rostered to the allocated department.
· To ensure the smooth operation of the Radiology Service.
· Ensure a patient centred approach and be responsible for the standards of care provided within the allocated department.
· Promote education and training within the allocated department and across radiology.
· To adhere to the Trust Values
· Keep up-to-date competency records.
Main duties of the job
A full description as to what this job entails can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Working for our organisation
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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
A full description as to what this job entails can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Radiography or DCR or other recognised equivalent radiography qualification
- Registration with HCPC
Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- H&S regulations relating to radiation protection (including IRMER regulations)
- Computer skills for patient data and image manipulation for digital modalities
- PC skills, image appreciation (visual recognition of contrast, sharpness, resolution), ability to estimate distances accurately
- Ability to use radiology information system to access and alter patient and examination data
- Ability to prioritise workflow through imaging rooms according to clinical needs of patients and to prioritise the needs of different hospital areas
- Experience of general and trauma plain imaging, with knowledge of a wide variety of all imaging techniques
- Experience of mobile, theatre and screening work
- High level communication skills
- Adaptable
- Able to work as team member and on own initiative
- Assertive
- Confident in dealing with patients of all types, including difficult patient types
Desirable criteria
- Ability to prioritise different categories of patients
- Ability to prioritise work of assistants and students
- Manual handling and basic resuscitation
- Ability to communicate diagnostic information seen on images to colleagues
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alexandra McVicker - Wllson
- Job title
- X-Ray and Fluoroscopy Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01934 636363
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