Reporting Radiographer

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Radiographer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The role involves delivering high-quality care through reporting sessions and clinical work. Candidates should have HCPC registration and solid experience in various radiographic techniques. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Radiographer with robust postgraduate experience in the UK.
• Experience in general radiography and knowledge of current developments in radiographic techniques.
• Understanding of IR(ME)R & IRR legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake plain film reporting sessions and clinical sessions.
• Assist the Lead reporting Radiographer in developing the Radiographer Reporting Service.
• Initiate audits and conduct discrepancy/MDT meetings.

Skills

Radiographic techniques

Image interpretation

Team leadership

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you an experienced Radiographer, looking for your next challenge? Find a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. Our clean, modern, and comfortable hospital in Portsmouth specializes in planned surgery for predominantly NHS patients. Our focus is on ensuring that our patients receive high-quality treatment quickly.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming, and expert multi-disciplinary team supported by our experienced Imaging Management team, to deliver clinically safe and high-quality care to patients. Duties include undertaking plain film reporting sessions in line with departmental guidelines and policies, ensuring accuracy, adhering to timelines, providing reports based on radiological findings, suggesting diagnoses or differential diagnoses, and advising follow-up where appropriate. The role involves 0.5 WTE reporting MSK plain imaging and 0.5 WTE clinical work (x-rays), with some weekend shifts. You will be required to undertake reporting sessions and clinics, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

About us

You will be an HCPC-registered Radiographer with robust postgraduate experience within the UK and knowledge of current developments in radiographic techniques. Experience in general radiography, theatre radiography, fluoroscopy, and knowledge of cross-sectional imaging are advantageous. A broad knowledge of techniques for all radiological modalities, including X-ray & Theatre Radiography, understanding of IR(ME)R & IRR legislation, and experience analyzing X-ray images with recognition of abnormalities are essential. Our Reporting Radiographers act as Leads; some experience in team leadership or management would be desirable but not essential.

If interested, click on the link below to apply. For questions, contact [e-mail]. We will contact all shortlisted candidates, but please note that Practice Plus Group reserves the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. We actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for undertaking plain film reporting sessions and clinical sessions, assisting the Lead reporting Radiographer in developing the Radiographer Reporting Service. As a senior Radiographer with expertise in Radiography and Image Interpretation, the post holder will undertake reporting sessions and provide teaching to practitioners and clinicians. Initiating and conducting audits, discrepancy/MDT meetings, and development are integral parts of the role under Clinical Governance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• See attached job spec

Experience

• See attached job spec

Additional Criteria

• See attached job spec

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.