Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographer (Planar)

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Advanced Practice Reporting Radiographer (Planar) to join a dynamic team. The post offers autonomy in reporting across multiple anatomical areas and opportunities for a preceptorship and further reporting development.

The role involves balance of clinical, management and reporting duties with protected sessions for planar reporting. Hours are negotiable at interview and the Trust supports flexible working.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Certificate in Reporting in MSK, Chest or Abdomen.
• HCPC Registration and eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• BSc (Hons) radiography/imaging (diagnostic).
• Evidence of continuing professional development and audit/research activity.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, report and diagnose a wide range of pathologies autonomously.
• Participate in an acute reporting service within the Trust.
• Conduct peer review and audit to maintain quality standards.
• Deliver an effective and efficient imaging service for patients and referrers.

Skills

Advanced radiography reporting

Leadership

Education and training

Audit and research

Communication

Education

PgC in clinical reporting

BSc (Hons) radiography/imaging

Job description

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

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an 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. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Postgraduate Certificate in Reporting in appropriate area
• HCPC Registration
• BSc (Hons) radiography/imaging (diagnostic)
• Significant post qualification experience in a radiology department
• Relevant clinical courses
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of audit and research
• Previous management /supervisory experience
• Quality assurance supervision and practice
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance
• Experience of teaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues training and development.
• Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17
• To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient’s condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
• Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience.
• To be able to respond appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
• Trained and experienced in more than one area of reporting
• Evidence of creation of training materials
• Understanding of systems leadership
• Experience of systems leadership

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together