Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer
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Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL ROLE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE RUH ONLY
The Radiology department performs approximately 300,000 examinations a year. The main site in Bath hosts a busy Emergency Department and Urgent Care Centre. Radiology covers plain film, theatre and fluoroscopy, together with CT, MRI, interventional and cardiac work. The department is known for their forward thinking and innovative approach. The RUH is also proud of a strong Preceptorship programme, available to newly-qualified Band 5 Radiographers.
These training posts involve working on a Rota basis, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, in a variety of radiographic areas including the Emergency Department, theatres and fluoroscopy, as well as participating in out-of-hours duties in a supernumerary capacity in line with your training post.
Though based at the main RUH, there will be rotation to one of six community hospitals staffed by a mix of RUH and community radiographers to support additional learning opportunities. The community sites provide plain film x-ray facilities for local GP’s and out-patient clinics, and there are Minor Injury Units based at four of them. All of the sites use CR/DR equipment and are linked via the RUH PACS network.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- To carry out radiographic imaging using ionising radiation ensuring the production of high quality images to enable accurate diagnoses
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their own work. To act as an independent radiographic practitioner and maintain professional standards defined by the HPC and College of Radiographers (Registration and Code of Conduct)
- To work autonomously, out of hours, making effective clinical decisions in accordance with best practice and the IR(ME)R guidelines
- To ensure that images are acquired in accordance with best practice and that they are diagnostic
- To independently assess each patient and adapt radiographic technique according to the needs of the patient
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Working for our organisation
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!
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Detailed Job Description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description for further information and details about the role and person specification.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Achieved entry requirements and grades
Desirable criteria
- Achieved academic levels but no science or healthcare subjects
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 1 years patient facing experience in Radiology
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
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
- Diagnostic Radiographer Apprentice Job Description (PDF, 559.7KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Suzanne Boyle
- Job title: Educational Lead Radiographer
- Email address: suzanneboyle@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01225825720
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