Reporting Radiographer

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llyswen; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Wales is seeking a Reporting Radiographer to join our enthusiastic team. You will perform accurate radiographic examinations, analyze and report imaging, and collaborate with radiologists and clinicians to support high-quality patient care.

We welcome applicants with a diagnostic radiography degree, relevant MSc, PGC in reporting, and HCPC registration. The role offers flexible part/ full-time hours and a base negotiable in a supportive, rural Welsh setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• MSc relevant to speciality (or working towards relevant MSc).
• PGC in reporting.
• Registration with the appropriate professional body.
• Extensive experience in reporting radiography.
• Proficient in the use of radiographic imaging software and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely radiographic examinations.
• Analyse and interpret radiographic images, providing comprehensive and detailed reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure accurate diagnoses.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest advancements in radiographic techniques and technology.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for radiographers, offering guidance and support.
• Develop and deliver educational sessions, workshops, and training programs for the radiographic and wider healthcare team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Teaching and mentoring

Welsh language willingness

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

MSc relevant to speciality (or working towards relevant MSc)

PGC in reporting

HCPC registration

Tools

Radiographic imaging software

Reporting systems

Job description

Calling all Reporting Radiographers! Join Our Enthusiastic Team Today!

Are you a skilled and experienced Reporting Radiographer looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Look no further! We are looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic team in Powys.

At Powys Teaching Health Board, we pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care and diagnostic accuracy. As a Reporting Radiographer with us, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide high quality medical imaging services.

Part/ full time hours. Base negotiable

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Perform accurate and timely radiographic examinations.

Analyse and interpret radiographic images, providing comprehensive and detailed reports.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure accurate diagnoses.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest advancements in radiographic techniques and technology.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.

Serve as a mentor and resource for radiographers, offering guidance and support.

Develop and deliver educational sessions, workshops, and training programs for the radiographic and wider healthcare team.

Qualifications and Skills:

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.

MSc relevant to speciality (or working towards relevant MSc)

PGC in reporting

Registration with the appropriate professional body.

Extensive experience in reporting radiography.

Proficient in the use of radiographic imaging software and reporting systems.

Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills with a collaborative nature and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Passion for teaching and supporting others in their professional growth.

If you are a dedicated Reporting Radiographer ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with train you

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registered
• Post graduate Level 7 qualification relevant to the area of enhanced practice
• Evidence of maintaining a Continuous Professional Development portfolio
• Leadership training
• Development training
• Management training
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Attendance at relevant study days / courses / conferences

Experience

• Experience with teaching and mentoring staff/students
• Demonstration of critical thinking and analytical skills incorporating critical reflection
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Advanced knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including audit, risk management and quality
• Demonstration of decision making / clinical judgement and problem solving skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations, their implementation and implication
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Advanced keyboard and computer skills
• Knowledge of statistic and analysis techniquesDemonstration of the application of research including use of and development of policies/protocols and guidelines
• Experience of acute trauma imaging
• Good knowledge of other imaging modalities
• Knowledge of H&S
• Experience of other imaging modalities
• Experience of QC/QA programmes
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Undergraduate student training / assessment
• Able to receive and present highly complex information in a clear and logical manner
• Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
• Up to date in all current issues related to profession
• Work autonomously within a clinical area
• Involvement in audit and service evaluation
• Advanced verbal and written skills
• Experience in teaching, mentorship and coaching
• Ability to access research / use information systems
• Critical appraisal / evaluation skills
• Ability to develop case for change
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Specialist clinical assessment skills
• Self-motivated
• Create and deliver presentations
• Team player/leader
• Lead and motivate a team
• Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
• Work within policies and protocols
• Experience of supervision
• Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
• Organisational skills

Other

• Participation in out of hours working
• Flexible working in radiology departments across PTHB

Values

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Maintain and work at intense levels of concentration
• Work efficiently within a stressful and unpredictable environment
• Supportive of other team members
• Motivate less experienced staff to work effectively
• Carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
• Multi-tasking
• Caring and empathetic
• High standard of appearance and punctuality
• Team player
• Remain calm and focussed in stressful situations
• Team leader

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.

£50,129 to £57,365 a yearper annum (pro rata if part-time)