Radiographer

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join two friendly and enthusiastic radiography teams. We are a busy acute Trust, functioning as a Major Trauma centre and tertiary referral centre for paediatrics in the South West. The Radiology departments here at the City sites of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are accredited through UKAS for the Quality Standard for Imaging - what does that mean? This means that we take pride in our work here and are recognised for it.

The position is full time, including shift work.

You will need to have HCPC registration.

What will you gain in return for your hard work?

• An opportunity to join a Trust that is committed to your development, with learning opportunities available to develop your skill set
• Access to a raft of local and national discounts
• To be part of two fun and social teams

There really isn't a more exciting time to join us as we continue to strive for clinical excellence in all that we do.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the radiographic team in delivering an efficient service in the BRHC and BRI Radiology departments.
• Participate in out of hours and shift work as necessary
• Demonstrate a high standard of expertise in radiographic technique, exhibiting good organisational skills.
• Also to provide radiographic and other imaging examinations and patient care of all referred patients within the service adhering to departmental protocols and procedures.

About us
The recently merged Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country. The City and Weston sites bring 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. The former 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.

BFT 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.

Details
Closing date: 05 November 2026
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 387-D&T4141-MJA

Essential qualifications and training

• BSc (Hons) Radiography/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging as recognised by college of radiographers
• HCPC Registration

Essential knowledge and experience

• UK NHS Experience
• Good level of clinical skills
• Experience of team working
• Sound knowledge of CRIS and PACS systems
• Paediatric and Adult radiography experience
• Understanding of College of Radiographers Code of Practice and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self
• Understanding of HCPC Professional standards and requirements of it for practice and behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Understanding of current legislation related to imaging children

Essential skills and abilities

• Able to work as part of a team
• Communication skills at all levels - including in situations of conflict or distress
• Good rapport with children/carers
• Able to show initiative
• Commitment to the development and provision of high quality radiography and radiology
• Information technology skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and accountability

Desirable skills and abilities

• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Essential aptitudes

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and Bristol Royal Infirmary, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job
Radiology Section Head: Karen Hancock, karen.hancock@nhs.net, 01173422674