Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographer (Planar)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

35 days annual leave (pro-rata)

NHS discounts

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographer (Planar) at Southampton General Hospital. The post is a permanent position with flexible hours (full time or part time) and a focus on autonomous planar reporting across multiple patient groups.

Role involves reporting, clinical leadership, education, and development within a dynamic imaging service, with opportunities for a preceptorship and further reporting development.

Qualifications

• Autonomy in reporting and professional decision making.
• Experience reporting in planar imaging across relevant anatomical areas.
• Willingness to train and precept staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, report and diagnose pathologies in planar imaging.
• Participate in acute reporting service within the Trust.
• Conduct peer review and audit of imaging work.
• Deliver a high-quality imaging service aligned with patient needs.
• Promote planar and fluoroscopy excellence within the team.
• Provide expert advice on specialism to colleagues.
• Deliver appraisals, education and training to staff.

Skills

Autonomy in reporting

Planar/fluoroscopy reporting

Teaching/training staff

Communication skills

Education

PgC in clinical reporting (MSK/Chest/Abdomen)

HCPC registered

Job description

Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographer (Planar)

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-CL400926

Site: Southampton General Hospital

Town: Southampton

Closing: Today at 23:59

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographer (Planar)

Contract Type: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographer (Planar).

The post holder will need to be an autonomous individual, accountable for their professional actions within their scope of practice. We are looking for someone with reporting experience in one or more reporting anatomical areas. We can offer you a preceptorship programme and the opportunity to undertake further reporting.

Reporting at UHS provides a unique opportunity to report on areas of specialism including major trauma, oncology, cardiology, neurology and many more.

You will be expected to undertake all 4 pillars of advanced practice. This is a dynamic post with a balance of clinical, management and reporting duties. The reporting team undertakes autonomous planar reporting across all patient groups. All members of the reporting team are allocated protected reporting sessions per week (min 50%) with allocated radiographer reporting offices. Hours of work and work pattern can be negotiated at interview.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include;

• Using your highly developed specialist knowledge and training as well as practical experience, to interpret, report and diagnose a wide range of pathologies’.
• Taking part (within scope of practice) in an acute reporting service to teams within the trust.
• Peer review and audit.
• Working with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers.
• Promoting planar and fluoroscopy excellence within the Radiographic team
• Provide expert advice on specialism
• Providing appraisals, education, and training to the staff group to ensure competency, capability and development.
• Be an engaging educator and have high levels of communication skill both verbal and written.

What we’re looking for:
We welcome applicants who hold a minimum of a PgC in clinical reporting (MSK, Chest or Abdomen). Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Indemnity Insurance or SOR membership.

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