Apprentice Diagnostic Radiographer

The purpose of the Apprentice Radiographer is to complete a 3-year University led training program supported by extensive workplace learning and practice, to qualify as a HCPC Diagnostic Radiographer.

This post is both academic and clinical. During training the Apprentice Radiographer will work predominantly as part of the Radiology workforce at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit, under the supervision of HCPC registered Radiographers to deliver high quality, person centred, and compassionate care to patients.

Apprentices will be workplace based for 80% of their contract hours per week and 20% of their time will be protected for study time off-the-job.

Commitment to the 3-year apprenticeship programme at University of West of England is expected, including mandatory attendance of university teaching sessions, extensive workplace learning and extracurricular study.

The apprenticeship includes a minimum of 20% of your working time dedicated to education, alongside additional study in your own time.

Please note, applicants must meet all apprenticeship eligibility criteria, that can be found at the UWE webpage.

More information about the course can be found here.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the Plain Imaging team as an Apprentice Radiographer performing X-ray examinations and allied imaging investigations under the supervision and guidance of registered radiographers.

As part of the Plain Imaging team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality imaging services to patients and service users across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring care is professional, compassionate and patient-centred.

You will:

• Learn to assess, prepare and support patients, obtain consent where appropriate, and undertake radiographic examinations under supervision.
• Work collaboratively with radiologists, nurses, porters and other healthcare professionals to deliver excellent patient care.
• Learn to safely operate a range of imaging equipment and technologies.
• Adhere to radiation protection regulations (IR(ME)R) and infection prevention and control policies to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

You will be required to fulfil the academic and clinical learning objectives of the three-year Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship at the University of the West of England (UWE).

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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 theSouth Westhas to offer.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year

per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS1208-BAL

Job locations

Southmead Hospital Operating Unit

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

• Perform supervised Radiographic examinations relevant to appropriate level of training and experience following well-established procedures.
• Work within departmental teams with guidance from senior staff.
• Rotate through imaging modalities and imaging departments as required.
• Always maintain the observation and comfort of patients during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. to the highest possible professional standards and always maintain confidentiality
• Handle personal and confidential patient information.
• Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Departmental Superintendents, Band 5 and 6 Radiographers and peers in scheduling and carrying out appropriate techniques and Radiographic examinations.
• Liaise with Nursing, Clerical and Portering staff within the department and with Nursing, Medical and hospital staff of other wards and departments to ensure a smooth, efficient service to department users.
• Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g., face to face, written, via the telephone, email, intercom etc.
• Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient
• Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
• Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager
• Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Data protection, Major Incidents, dress code, sickness absence, punctuality etc.
• Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser.
• Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiographer.
• Participate in practice education of Radiographic students
• Assist in audit and research.
• Facilitate and undertake teaching and training
• Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager with completion of relevant form.
• Ensure the correct updating of the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service.
• Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations
• Observe the rules and regulations of their professional bodies. (Society of Radiographers and Health Professional Council).

Job responsibilities

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

• Perform supervised Radiographic examinations relevant to appropriate level of training and experience following well-established procedures.
• Work within departmental teams with guidance from senior staff.
• Rotate through imaging modalities and imaging departments as required.
• Always maintain the observation and comfort of patients during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. to the highest possible professional standards and always maintain confidentiality
• Handle personal and confidential patient information.
• Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Departmental Superintendents, Band 5 and 6 Radiographers and peers in scheduling and carrying out appropriate techniques and Radiographic examinations.
• Liaise with Nursing, Clerical and Portering staff within the department and with Nursing, Medical and hospital staff of other wards and departments to ensure a smooth, efficient service to department users.
• Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g., face to face, written, via the telephone, email, intercom etc.
• Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient
• Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
• Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager
• Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Data protection, Major Incidents, dress code, sickness absence, punctuality etc.
• Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser.
• Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiographer.
• Participate in practice education of Radiographic students
• Assist in audit and research.
• Facilitate and undertake teaching and training
• Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager with completion of relevant form.
• Ensure the correct updating of the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service.
• Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations
• Observe the rules and regulations of their professional bodies. (Society of Radiographers and Health Professional Council).

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (i.e Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
• Level 3 Science Qualification (i.e A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or another relevant science subject)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Competent in use of computers; IT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Must be able to produce work of an accurate and high standard
• Able to complete self-directed learning

Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiation Safety and legislation
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and pathology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of having worked in a patient/customer focused environment
• Must be able to work as a member of a team and work independently
• Experience of time management skills

Desirable

• Experience working within an Imaging Department

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (i.e Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
• Level 3 Science Qualification (i.e A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or another relevant science subject)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Competent in use of computers; IT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Must be able to produce work of an accurate and high standard
• Able to complete self-directed learning

Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiation Safety and legislation
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and pathology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of having worked in a patient/customer focused environment
• Must be able to work as a member of a team and work independently
• Experience of time management skills

Desirable

• Experience working within an Imaging Department

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital Operating Unit

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital Operating Unit

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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

• Perform supervised Radiographic examinations relevant to appropriate level of training and experience following well-established procedures.
• Work within departmental teams with guidance from senior staff.
• Rotate through imaging modalities and imaging departments as required.
• Always maintain the observation and comfort of patients during their waiting, examination and post examination stay in the department. to the highest possible professional standards and always maintain confidentiality
• Handle personal and confidential patient information.
• Liaise with Consultant Radiologists, Departmental Superintendents, Band 5 and 6 Radiographers and peers in scheduling and carrying out appropriate techniques and Radiographic examinations.
• Liaise with Nursing, Clerical and Portering staff within the department and with Nursing, Medical and hospital staff of other wards and departments to ensure a smooth, efficient service to department users.
• Effectively communicate with all users of the service using available means e.g., face to face, written, via the telephone, email, intercom etc.
• Ensure appropriate information is provided for the patient
• Form and maintain good working relationships with all linked professionals and colleagues in the department.
• Ensure any compliments and complaints from any source, are reported immediately to their Line Manager
• Adhere to the Trust and Departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. These will include Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Data protection, Major Incidents, dress code, sickness absence, punctuality etc.
• Participate in Annual Appraisal reviews with a nominated appraiser.
• Co-operate fully in the introduction of new technology and of new methods of working as appropriate to the work of a Radiographer.
• Participate in practice education of Radiographic students
• Assist in audit and research.
• Facilitate and undertake teaching and training
• Report all incidents of injury to themselves or patients to a line manager with completion of relevant form.
• Ensure the correct updating of the Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Participate in the provision of the 24-hour 7 day per week service.
• Comply with Departmental Ionising Radiation Local Rules and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations
• Observe the rules and regulations of their professional bodies. (Society of Radiographers and Health Professional Council).

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (i.e Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
• Level 3 Science Qualification (i.e A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or another relevant science subject)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Competent in use of computers; IT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Must be able to produce work of an accurate and high standard
• Able to complete self-directed learning

Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiation Safety and legislation
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and pathology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of having worked in a patient/customer focused environment
• Must be able to work as a member of a team and work independently
• Experience of time management skills

Desirable

• Experience working within an Imaging Department