Consultant Radiographer

Integrated Care System; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Wakefield is looking for a Consultant Radiographer to join their General X-ray department. The successful candidate will be an expert practitioner in image reporting, demonstrate advanced clinical competencies, and lead multidisciplinary team discussions. This role demands excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and team motivation. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Advanced Practitioner experience in image reporting.
• Ability to command national respect.
• Experience of clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies.
• Function as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility for care delivery.
• Lead in the establishment of best practice standards.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Effective time management

Negotiating and influencing skills

Adaptable to a changing environment

Education

DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography

Masters Degree in Radiography

Professional Development Portfolio

Tools

Radiology Information System

Job description

Here at the Mid Yorkshire Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen for the development of a Consultant Radiographer to become a key role within our General X-ray department within Radiology.

We require someone who has excellent organisational and Interpersonal skills and who can continuously improve and help others to do so within our department.

This role can be adapted to allow for the transition from a trainee consultant role to a consultant radiographer role following a period of development and preceptorship if required.

The post-holder will possess the BSc in Radiography, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years Advanced Practitioner in image reporting. They will provide expert practice in their field of image reporting and be competent in contributing and leading MDT discussions. They will exercise a high degree of professional and personal autonomy, acting as a consultant practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence, decision making and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional Advanced Practitioner roles, there by acting as an expert in their field.

The candidate must be able to self-motivate, and have excellent organisational skills and possess the ability to motivate a team of Advanced Practitioners, and work collaboratively with the Consultant Radiographers, Patient Service Managers and Team leaders within the team.

Main duties of the job

To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical competencies and a knowledge base beyond those associated with specialist radiographic roles.

To function as an autonomous practitioner taking responsibility and accountability for effective care delivery.

To lead in the establishment of standards and guidelines for best practice.

To participate/lead in clinical multidisciplinary team meetings.

To discuss own practice with peers and work effectively as part of the evolving radiology team.

To have a good working knowledge of the Radiology Information System.

To input patient details and reports on the computer system.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

• DCR(R) or BSc in Radiography
• Masters Degree in Radiography
• Professional Development Portfolio
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries internally and externally
• Ability to command national respect
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Significant senior experience in Radiography imaging.
• Experience of clinical education
• Experience of leading service developments
• Awareness of the national Radiography agenda
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Experience of strategic development
• Experience of working independently
• Self motivated
• Approachable
• Effective time management
• Adaptable to a changing environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

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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.