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Job overview

To implement and oversee maintenance of the quality and governance of elective plain imaging, providing a high level clinical input with regards to the general x-ray service

First line managerial responsibilities for all aspects of the elective service including staff recruitment, appraisals, sickness management, assisting in the monitoring of performance management with regards to technique and quality.

The post holder will be the source of expert knowledge for the department in elective radiography issues and matters.

To provide an x-ray service to the Trust, by providing high quality images and being a clinical role model.

To assist with the teaching, learning and the support structure for all types of trainees and learners in elective radiography, working with the Practice Educators to achieve a productive learning environment.

Examples must be provided in the "Supporting Information" section of the application form to support any statements made.

Main duties of the job

Clinical - Communication and Relationship skills

• Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues.
• To manage patient flow departmentally and inter-departmentally.
• Contribute towards sharing good practice within the Radiology department and Trust wide.
• Promote a positive image of University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust at all times.
• Work cohesively with all members of the team ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.
• Communicate effectively within the team whilst maintaining confidentiality with patients and carers in line with the Trust Information and Governance policy.
• Work cohesively with Section Head and other plain imaging leads to ensure adequate service provision and support for staff.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues external to the teams to ensure all patients receive care which is of a safe and high standard.
• Communicate with MEMO CE and Medical Physics to ensure all equipment is maintained at the highest operational levels and within safety limits

Clinical – Patient Care

• To support junior staff Interpret the referrer’s requirements and determine the appropriate radiographic technique as required, consulting with the referring team when appropriate.
• Promote the delivery of patient centred care within your area of responsibility.

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.