Reporting Radiographer
Job overview
We are looking to expand the radiographic reporting team in our Trust with the addition a reporting radiographer with postgraduate qualification in image interpretation.
This will be a full time reporting post at Bedford Hospital.
Ideally the successful candidate should have extensive experience of reporting plain film images in a hospital environment.
As a band 7 radiographer you will be able to lead a team in the ED and general radiology departments.
This role involves the training and supervision of junior radiographers and students as well as taking a lead role in audits and service improvement initiatives that are relevant to the Imaging Department.
The department has implemented a shift working system. Flexible working and participation in the 7-day service will be expected.
Hybrid working with the use of a home reporting station will be available on completion of a probationary period and successful completion of reporting audit as per RCR guidance.
For enquires and further information about this post, please speak to the Imaging Operational Manager at:
Bedford Hospital - Freda Amponsa-Dadzie
Main duties of the job
To take an active part in the provision of the reporting radiographer service whilst maintaining the highest standards.
To have responsibility for Image Interpretation of planar x-ray images.
To produce high quality Image reports.
To produce high quality diagnostic images whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
To participate in the 7-day working rota for clinical and reporting duties.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.- To be accountable for monitoring own standards of work and that of others, improving the quality of clinical service provision.
- To provide an agreed volume of reporting ensuring that any urgent reports are brought to the attention of the referring clinician and acted upon in patients’ best interests.
- To take responsibility for reporting lists to ensure that local KPI’s can be maintained.
- To determine the need for additional examinations based on clinical presentation and image appearances and, where appropriate, refer patients for other supplementary investigations in line with the established care pathways.
- To communicate results/findings to the referring clinician providing well rationalised evidence based advice and/or recommendations.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria- BSc Radiography (Hons) or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent)
- HCPC Registered
- Up to date CPD file
- Post graduate reporting qualification in axial and appendicular, trauma and non-trauma plain film studies
- Post graduate reporting qualification in Chest Interpretation
Experience
Essential criteria- Must have substantial post graduate experience in reporting. Must have experience of reporting X-rays to a high level in an NHS hospital environment.
- Extensive experience of working in an acute hospital
- Extensive experience in general radiographic practice
- Experience working with undergraduate and post-graduate students.
- Extensive experience within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Sound scientific and technical knowledge relevant to the post
- Awareness of all legislation and safety requirements relevant to the post
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal professional development
- CPD Portfolio and evidence of Reporting Audit
- Commitment to governance and audit
- Awareness of different teaching requirements from different training routes.
- Knowledge of governance and audit procedures
Personal Skills
Essential criteria- Skilled in performing wide range of imaging examinations and modalities.
- Computer literacy, with excellent computer / keyboard skills / mouse skills
- Ability to organise workload between clinical and non-clinical duties.
- Be caring and show empathy to all patients
- Committed to patient care and quality
Other
Essential criteria- Able to operate, manipulate and manoeuvre radiographic equipment when working in the clinical environment
- Able to physically carry out single-handed radiographic duties, including moving and handling of patients and equipment on a regular basis, in accordance with the Moving and Handling Policy
- Dexterity, coordination & sensory skills
- Frequent requirement to exert physical effort
- To use analytical and judgement skills in a specialist area, dealing with several strands of complex information
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.