Reporting Radiographer - Trauma, Acute & General X-Ray (TAG)

NHS Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Reporting Radiographer to deliver a first-class diagnostic service. The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate accredited reporting qualification, demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, and be committed to patient care. Responsibilities include providing reports based on radiological findings and contributing to risk management programs.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate SCoR & University accredited plain film reporting qualification required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Practical knowledge of radiation protection and health & safety requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide written reports based on radiological findings.
• Contribute to the development and review of Risk Management programmes.
• Independently undertake a wide range of X-ray procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to CPD

Knowledge of radiation protection

Education

Post-graduate SCoR & University accredited qualification

Job description

Reporting Radiographer - Trauma, Acute & General X-Ray (TAG)

Essential qualifications for this role include a post-graduate SCoR & University accredited plain film reporting qualification, excellent communication and organisation skills, a dedication to CPD, and practical knowledge of radiation protection, legislation, and health & safety requirements. Flexibility in your approach to work is essential, with an unwavering commitment to ensuring patients are at the forefront of your practice.

As a vital team member, you will contribute to delivering a proactive, first-class diagnostic service, ensuring exceptional patient care aligned with the Trust's core values, whilst upholding high clinical standards. You will be expected to undertake the role of mentor for junior staff and learners, demonstrate leadership qualities, and take on responsibility when required.

Our department supports students from the University of Hertfordshire and Apprentice Radiographers studying at the University of Exeter.

Radiographic reporting

Provides a written report based on radiological findings, suggests a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, and advises follow-up where appropriate.

Governance

Contributes to the development, monitoring, and review of Risk Management programmes and reports all risks/incidents as appropriate.

Professionalism

Organise workload in areas of delegated responsibility daily, maximising efficiency using available resources and managing patient priority accordingly.

Clinical

Independently undertake a wide range of X-ray procedures, maintaining high professional standards of technical competence and patient care.

Communication and relationship building

Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, including hospital and external health professionals, through verbal and written means.

Responsibilities for analysis

Assess complex, acute, and other patient conditions accurately to tailor diagnostic imaging protocols for each individual patient.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and offers flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date once sufficient applications are received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to verify documents. All prospective employees will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying, you accept that information from your application will be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may also be transferred to another NHS organisation if your employment transfers within the NHS, in line with the streamlining programme.

Upon employment, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms) are subject to a six-month probationary period, with an option to extend for a further six months, totaling 12 months.