Job description

The Radiography Assistant Practitioner (AP) is a member of the direct imaging team who supports the Diagnostic Radiographers to meet the needs of patients attending the Radiology department. APs participate in the X-Ray service, imaging patients within their agreed scope of practice.

The post holder will undergo an apprenticeship to learn on the job clinical practice aspects of plain imaging and complete a Foundation Degree over two years.

A qualified AP is a B4 post and there will be scope to progress to a fully qualified diagnostic radiographer

• To meet the educational requirements of the HEI enrolled with, with regard to course work and assessment
• Learn to conduct, under the supervision of a practitioner radiographer or more senior staff, a specified range of uncomplicated general radiographic examinations upon a pre-defined range of patient types.
• Learn the importance of the multidisciplinary team and be able to work alongside senior staff to assist in the efficient control of workflow patterns within the department.

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.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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