Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Children's Radiology at the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a exciting opportunity for a paediatric reporting radiographer.
We are looking for a patient focused, enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer who has a PgC in Musculoskeletal reporting who wishes to focus on paediatric reporting.
You will be expected to undertake all 4 pillars of advanced practice. This is a dynamic post with a balance of clinical, management and reporting duties. The reporting team undertakes autonomous planar reporting across all patient groups. All of the reporting team are allocated protected reporting sessions per week (min 50%) with allocated radiographer reporting offices. Hours of work and work pattern can be negotiated at interview.
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, helping to deliver a high quality and safe patient focussed service, communicating effectively with patients.
University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching trusts across the country. It's one of the few major trauma centres for children in England. It provides a full range of specialities including paediatric cardiac, neurosurgery, oncology and orthopaedics for not just our local population but children across the south of England and the Channel Islands.Paediatric Intensive care (PICU) is a 16 bedded unit caring for children from 0-18 years old. The neonatal intensive care unit is one of the largest in the country.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We have a preceptorship for newly qualified reporting radiographers to support development as independent reporters.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should demonstrate a high level of skill and expertise in planar reporting, providing a responsive high-quality service whilst ensuring they reflect best practice and adherence to trust guidelines. You will be expected to use your highly developed specialist knowledge, training as well as practical experience, to interpret, report and diagnose a wide range of pathologies this includes taking part in an acute reporting service to teams within the trust. You will take part in peer review and audit. The post holder will be an engaging educator and have high levels of communication skill both verbal and written.
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
The role will involve: Using your highly developed specialist knowledge, training as well as practical experience, to interpret, report and diagnose a wide range of pathologies. Taking part (within scope of practice) in an acute reporting service to teams within the trust. Peer review and audit. Working with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers. Promoting planar and fluoroscopy excellence within the Radiographic team Provide expert advice on specialism Providing appraisals, education, and training to the staff group to ensure competency, capability and development. Recruitment to maintain continuity of service provision,
What were looking forWe welcome applicants who hold a minimum of a PgC in clinical reporting (MSK). Applicants must be Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Indemnity Insurance or SOR membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should demonstrate a high level of skill and expertise in planar reporting, providing a responsive high-quality service whilst ensuring they reflect best practice and adherence to trust guidelines. You will be expected to use your highly developed specialist knowledge, training as well as practical experience, to interpret, report and diagnose a wide range of pathologies this includes taking part in an acute reporting service to teams within the trust. You will take part in peer review and audit. The post holder will be an engaging educator and have high levels of communication skill both verbal and written.
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
The role will involve: Using your highly developed specialist knowledge, training as well as practical experience, to interpret, report and diagnose a wide range of pathologies. Taking part (within scope of practice) in an acute reporting service to teams within the trust. Peer review and audit. Working with others to deliver an effective and efficient high quality imaging service that meets the needs of both patients and referrers. Promoting planar and fluoroscopy excellence within the Radiographic team Provide expert advice on specialism Providing appraisals, education, and training to the staff group to ensure competency, capability and development. Recruitment to maintain continuity of service provision,
What were looking forWe welcome applicants who hold a minimum of a PgC in clinical reporting (MSK). Applicants must be Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Indemnity Insurance or SOR membership.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Postgraduate Certificate in Reporting in appropriate area
- HCPC Registration
- BSc (Hons) radiography/imaging (diagnostic)
- Significant post qualification experience in a radiology department
- Relevant clinical courses
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of audit and research
- Previous management /supervisory experience
- Quality assurance supervision and practice
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance
- Experience of teaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues training and development
- Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17
- To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
- Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience
- To be able to respond appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
- Trained and experienced in more than one area of reporting
- Evidence of creation of training materials
- Understanding of systems leadership
- Experience of systems leadership
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Postgraduate Certificate in Reporting in appropriate area
- HCPC Registration
- BSc (Hons) radiography/imaging (diagnostic)
- Significant post qualification experience in a radiology department
- Relevant clinical courses
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of audit and research
- Previous management /supervisory experience
- Quality assurance supervision and practice
- Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance
- Experience of teaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues training and development
- Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17
- To interpret scans and provide a comprehensive, independent, diagnostic report on the patient's condition and make the appropriate diagnosis.
- Leadership or management course or qualification or equivalent experience
- To be able to respond appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of presenting or publishing local audit, research, or case studies.
- Trained and experienced in more than one area of reporting
- Evidence of creation of training materials
- Understanding of systems leadership
- Experience of systems leadership
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
