Reporting Radiographer

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking enthusiastic radiographers with subspecialty interest in chest and/or MSK reporting to join our growing reporting hub. The role offers opportunities for lead responsibilities, teaching, and involvement in a seven-day service expansion across multiple sites including Darent Valley Hospital and partner centres.

Applicants should be flexible with shifts, capable of managing a clinical workload, and dedicated to teaching, CPD, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
• HCPC Registered
• Postgraduate Qualification in Radiographic Reporting
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
• Experience of independent plain film reporting
• Experience of undertaking audits

Responsibilities

• Take an advanced role in the activities of the Radiology department.
• Perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures.
• Determine the need for additional examinations based on clinical presentation and image appearances.
• Independently interpret plain film radiographs to establish a diagnosis and inform patient management.
• Lead a team with teaching and quality improvement focus.
• Participate in out-of-hours reporting and QA programmes.

Skills

Independent reporting

Leadership

Teaching

CPD

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical governance

Education

Radiography degree

HCPC Registered

Postgraduate reporting

CPD evidence

Tools

DR

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

Nuclear medicine

Angiography

Job description

Please Note:This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has a vibrant Radiographer led reporting service that covers multiple areas and is growing in scope.

The job advert is looking for a dynamic professional to join our excellent reporting team. the applicant should have a subspecialty interest in chest and/or MSK reporting though other areas may be considered.

DGT has developed a state of the art reporting hub that has been specifically designed for reporting clinicians with ergonomics and minimum disruptions for the optimal reporting environment.

DGT also has a well developed and mature home reporting strategy with equality between medical and non medical reporting groups.

The Trust has a strong commitment to equality and diversity. We aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 'Positive action' initiatives can be used whenever an under-represented group is identified.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site. For advice and support on stop smoking please call 0300 123 1220.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, specialist trained individuals with post qualification experience in reporting to join our friendly team.

With a view to expanding our service to a seven day working in reporting.

Radiology are looking for full or part-time staff. Flexible hours are expected working weekends and evenings as part of core hours.

The candidate must be flexible, dynamic and able to lead a team with a passion for teaching, continuous professional learning and quality improvement.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Trust serving a growing local population of 340,000 providing imaging services at Darent Valley Hospital, North Kent CDC, Queen Marys Sidcup, Erith and Gravesend. There will be a requirement for cross site rotation.

We have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography. We positively support professional and personal development.

For more information contact Liz Barrett Lead Reporting Radiographer 01322 428157.

Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of a 7 day service.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

To take an advanced role in the activities of the Radiology department.

To perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures.

To determine the need for additional examinations based on clinical presentation and image appearances.

To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision-making.

To independently interpret plain film radiographs (in a timely fashion) in order to establish a diagnosis, provide information to inform better patient management and treatment.

To ensure that all patients are treated with consideration and care that is appropriate to their condition, using clinical judgement as to the optimum technique, selection of equipment and other parameters.

Liaise with other staff to ensure the smooth running of the Radiology services.

To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Ionising Radiations Regulations, the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations and the departmental protocols for the implementation of IR(ME)R.

To abide by the Local Rules for radiation protection and the Operational and Safety Policy for MRI.

To take part in the provision of an out-of-hours service. To undertake reporting of plain film examinations during core hours and at weekends as part of the reporting team

To take part in the departments Quality Assurance programme, including regular testing of the Radiology equipment, and QA of the reporting service.

To be aware of the principles of clinical governance and ensure that working practices conform to these principles.

To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings where appropriate.

Maintain professional standards at all times

Person Specification

Education and Training

• Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography or Equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Postgraduate Qualification in Radiographic Reporting
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
• Able to manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines
• Able to communicate learned skills to junior staff
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage complex clinical situations
• Evidence of supervisory skills
• Interest in teaching

Experience

• Experience supplemented by postgraduate course(s)
• Extensive experience post-graduation
• Experience of independent plain film reporting
• Experience of undertaking audit

Personal Attributes

• Able to adapt to different work setting within the department
• Able to recognise and respond sensitively and appropriately to individual patients needs
• Physically capable of moving and positioning various types of patient and equipment
• Enthusiastic/Motivated

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.

£51,657 to £58,785 a yearper annum pro rata inc HCAs