Band 5 Radiographer - #195332

The closing date is 29th Jul 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary

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.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

Use professional knowledge to give advice on images and appropriate examinations to clinicians when requested. This includes the "red dot" images positive finding system i.e. Identifying an abnormality or fracture on the film to assist the referring doctor.

To work independently, with minimal supervision in a wide range of radiographic situations, e.g. accident and emergency, plain film radiography, fluoroscopic procedures, mobile and theatre work and angiography.

Have responsibility for patient care and imaging for lengthy periods of time.

Respond correctly to situations where the patients' life is at risk, for example in the resuscitation room, by providing swift and accurate images in a calm and professional manner.

Use specialist knowledge e.g. when examining trauma and other critically ill patients, taking into consideration their condition and deciding on the best views to take.

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About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Job description

Please see attached full job description.

Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agencies

To use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment e.g. those with cognitive or speech difficulties.

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

BSC Radiography

HCPC Registration

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Experience
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Essential

Evidence of ongoing professional development

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Desirable

NHS experience

Post qualification experience

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Additional Criteria
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Essential

Able to work as part of a team

Positive attitude and good humoured

Good organisational skills

Good timekeeper

Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for change

Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative

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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.

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UK Professional Registration

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

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For help with your application, contact:
Alison Collins

[email protected]

01823343281

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 5

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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-PU-5439

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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

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