Band 5 Diagnostic RadiographerinTauntoninTauntonPUBLISHED THU 20 FEB 2025

Are you looking to join a dynamic, supportive and ambitious team?

We are looking for Band 5 Radiographers to join our growing department.

To provide general and trauma radiographic support to the thriving Radiology department at Musgrove Park hospital. The role will involve plain film xrays, portable xrays, theatre fluoroscopy and will include working at community sites and our Community Diagnostic Centre.

With QSI accreditation this is a forward thinking and progressive Radiology service in an 800 bed acute DGH. The service employs the latest techniques in CT, MRI, IR, fluoroscopy and Cath lab.

In partnership with Ergea, the department benefits from a managed equipment service which ensures equipment kept up to date and looks after our 3 MRI scanners, brand new US department, interventional suites, 3 CT scanners and 3 cath labs. There is a separate ED and orthopaedic imaging department which also supports both theatres and mobile imaging.

As part of this role, you will participate in our 24/7 out of hours, service provision and will work at a number of peripheral sites.

Applications from newly qualified or student radiographers are welcomed as we have an excellent preceptorship program.

• HCPC Radiography registration
• To participate in the 24-hour radiographer shift roster
• Attend mandatory training and updates, as per Trust policy
• To work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team when involved in combined procedures
• Ability and willingness to work at Peripheral sites when required
• Current permit to work in the UK

Please refer to the job description for full details

About us

Job Purpose:

To put our patients first by working as one team, leading, listening and striving for the best

The post-holder is responsible for performing general and more specialised radiographic examinations within the Diagnostic Imaging Department

Duties and Responsibilities

External and Internal Contacts

Communicate with colleagues at all levels in the department, including clerical, nursing, ancillary and clinical staff by both verbal and written means.

Communicate with colleagues at all levels on other wards and departments by both verbal and written means information which may be sensitive and complex e.g. information on x-ray requests.

Communicate with patients, relatives and carers often under difficult situations e.g. children, non English speaking, hard of hearing, patients under the influence of drugs or alcohol etc.

With external health professionals such as GPs, ambulance staff.

Attending departmental staff meetings and team meetings regularly and contributing to discussions on services and policies where appropriate.

Acting within prescribed policies and protocols of the Trust.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis.

General Information

At all times promote and maintain the safety of vulnerable children and adults by working according to the Trust Safeguarding Policy and supporting guidance. Being pro-active and responsive to safeguarding concerns by early reporting, recording and referral of issues according to Trust arrangements. Attending safeguarding training as appropriate to your role.

Confidentiality

The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to commercially sensitive matters in regard to Trust business, and also to personal information relating to members of staff and patients. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the Data Protection Act (1998), the Staff Code of Confidentiality and the IT Security and Acceptable Use Policy.

Equality & Diversity

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all staff and for those who access services. You must work in accordance with equal opportunity policies/procedures and promote the equality and diversity agenda of the Trust.

Safeguarding

All employees have a duty for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staff must be aware of the Trust's procedure for raising concerns about the welfare of anyone with whom they have contact.

Risk Management / Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Records Management

The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

Clinical Governance

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the Trust to provide high quality services.

Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection

The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.

Smoking

The Trust operates a 'non-smoking' policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business.

Policies & Procedures

Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. Copies of Trust policies can be accessed via the staff intranet or external website or via your manager.

Sustainability Clause

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a sustainable business. Staff employed by the Trust, are required to think about their actions in the course of their work and make positive steps to reducing, reusing and recycling wherever and whenever possible.