Job summary
This new post is an exciting opportunity for a Reporting Radiographer who is also interested in quality, governance and service improvement.
This role combines clinical reporting duties with administrative responsibilities to ensure the running of a safe and responsive Imaging service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a highly motivated and experienced individual with a commitment to quality and service improvement. The post holder will have a broad knowledge and understanding of the imaging service requirements of an acute hospital and tertiary clinical services. They will demonstrate the core values of Whittington Health NHS Trust, innovation, compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and equity.
They will have proven strengths in leadership, and the ability to innovate and create new ideas to enhance staff engagement and policy implementation.
The post holder will take an active & positive role in future developments in the imaging department, taking into account the requirements of Trust clinicians, external commissioners and changes to government targets. In particular, the post-holder will assist in the introduction 'hot reporting' and radiographer led discharge if/when they are implemented.
A positive professional attitude in dealing with enquiries from staff, patients and relatives is expected at all times, as is the ability to promote a collaborative team working environment.
The post holder will liaise closely with the whole Imaging team as well as the wider Trust to ensure services are streamlined, communication is open and patient care is prioritised. They will treat all individuals with respect and courtesy and ensure that all communications: verbal, written and electronic promote an open clear exchange of information.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone.
Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.
The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
Main knowledge and skills:
- Hold a degree level qualification or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography with a minimum Postgraduate Certificate in Image Interpretation.
- Holds updated HCPC registration and have proven autonomous reporting experience within the last year.
- Have proven evidence of recent accuracy audit levels.
- Undertake Musculoskeletal (MSK) and/or chest reporting autonomously including but not exclusive to ED referrals, GP referrals, in-patients, and minor injury units.
- Provide accurate, appropriate, clear and concise autonomous reports.
- Offer verbal reports and advice on further imaging to referrers as and when required acting as an ambassador for the Department.
- Work clinically in imaging acquisition within the department where the need arises.
- Undertake duties appropriate to a Band 7 in terms of supervision, decision making, organisation and service development.
- Show knowledge and provide evidence of participation in the 4 tiers of Advanced Practice.
- Be active and consistent in own and others audit activity and peer review systems.
- Be involved in the departments Clinical Governance activities and attend meetings as and when appropriate.
- Have a basic knowledge and skill set in terms of management, offering support and assistance to Line Managers as and when required.
- To present at all times a professional approach in terms of leadership, conduct, appearance and punctuality
Clinical Responsibilities
- Undertake timely formal reporting of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and/or Chest Radiographs.
- Ensure that practice is carried out in accordance with department policies and protocols.
- Offer clinical and specialist advice/support to other Radiology staff members and multidisciplinary staff.
- Work as an expert in the field of reporting, offering teaching and shadowing sessions as required.
- Work clinically in Image acquisition as and when required depending on clinical need and depending on the service requirements.
- Act with a high standard of professional accountability in all aspects of clinical work, including radiographic duties.
- To participate in a 7/7 hot reporting and/or radiographer led discharge service if/when embedded. This may include evenings and weekends on a roster system.
- Comply with all Information Governance mandatory legislation, especially in regard to home working and in accordance with SOPs
Leadership and communication
- Assist departmental leads and Operational Managers where appropriate taking responsibility for day-to-day operational matters and working closely with other modality leads.
- Help to ensure service provision is delivered to a consistently high standard, supervising junior staff to ensure high level of patient care.
- Participate in staff appraisal system as a line manager in accordance with Trust protocols.
- To attend and participate in department staff meetings and service development and operational projects.
- To encourage and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments and provide an efficient and effective service to all users and patients.
- To have responsibility for the abnormality detection training of radiographers in your specialist area of clinical practice
- Act as a team player and develop and maintain effective relationships with all team members.
- Act as ambassador for the Directorate working professionally and efficiently in all duties and liaise with other Directorates in the same manner.
- Encourage staff development, devising, implementing, and updating continuing professional development, by offering/assisting in regular CPD teaching sessions.
- To assist in the clinical instruction of specialised and highly specialised examination procedures to students and new
- Provide information and advice to patients, relatives and other medical staff about the examinations undertaken and reports issued.
- Communicate to patients and visitors in an empathic and reassuring manner.
Quality and Governance Management
- Deputise for the Lead Reporting Radiographer/ Clinical Governance Lead where appropriate including the following:
- Actively participate in Clinical Governance projects and forums
- Attend the Radiation Safety and Medical Exposures Committee meetings.
- Attend Imaging Health & Safety (H&S) meetings and representation at Trust Health & Safety
- Assist to ensure regular and up to date H&S submissions.
- Assist in the management of all Radiation legislation (excluding Nuclear Medicine)
- Development of SOPs that complement QSI accreditation.
- Incident investigation and escalation
- Development and review of protocols and policies as appropriate and in line with evidenced based practice.
- Work closely with Radiologists to maintain and develop best practice and ensure compliance with Royal College of Radiologist guidelines.
Education and Professional Development
- Maintain up to date knowledge and skills in all areas of image interpretation, recording all CPD activities and pursuing personal educational and professional development at the same time encouraging others to do the same.
- Participate in the appraisal system and contribute towards any post review as necessary.
- To ensure professional and technical knowledge and expertise is kept up to date by attending meetings/MDTs and study days and reading professional journals.
- To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the role
- Use highly specialist knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of
- To expand and update your own technical and professional
- To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study
Health and Safety
- To be aware of the implications of Health and Safety at Work Act, and ensure guidelines are followed.
- To compile and maintain health and safety policies and procedures related to radiology.
- To be aware of all Radiation protection guidelines and ensure staff are updated and ensure compliance.
- To report problems appropriately and assist in the solution of difficulties as they arise.
Other Duties
- To be aware of and adhere to Trust, Directorate and Department
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, including adherence to appropriate Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES
Main knowledge and skills:
- Hold a degree level qualification or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography with a minimum Postgraduate Certificate in Image Interpretation.
- Holds updated HCPC registration and have proven autonomous reporting experience within the last year.
- Have proven evidence of recent accuracy audit levels.
- Undertake Musculoskeletal (MSK) and/or chest reporting autonomously including but not exclusive to ED referrals, GP referrals, in-patients, and minor injury units.
- Provide accurate, appropriate, clear and concise autonomous reports.
- Offer verbal reports and advice on further imaging to referrers as and when required acting as an ambassador for the Department.
- Work clinically in imaging acquisition within the department where the need arises.
- Undertake duties appropriate to a Band 7 in terms of supervision, decision making, organisation and service development.
- Show knowledge and provide evidence of participation in the 4 tiers of Advanced Practice.
- Be active and consistent in own and others audit activity and peer review systems.
- Be involved in the departments Clinical Governance activities and attend meetings as and when appropriate.
- Have a basic knowledge and skill set in terms of management, offering support and assistance to Line Managers as and when required.
- To present at all times a professional approach in terms of leadership, conduct, appearance and punctuality
Clinical Responsibilities
- Undertake timely formal reporting of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and/or Chest Radiographs.
- Ensure that practice is carried out in accordance with department policies and protocols.
- Offer clinical and specialist advice/support to other Radiology staff members and multidisciplinary staff.
- Work as an expert in the field of reporting, offering teaching and shadowing sessions as required.
- Work clinically in Image acquisition as and when required depending on clinical need and depending on the service requirements.
- Act with a high standard of professional accountability in all aspects of clinical work, including radiographic duties.
- To participate in a 7/7 hot reporting and/or radiographer led discharge service if/when embedded. This may include evenings and weekends on a roster system.
- Comply with all Information Governance mandatory legislation, especially in regard to home working and in accordance with SOPs
Leadership and communication
- Assist departmental leads and Operational Managers where appropriate taking responsibility for day-to-day operational matters and working closely with other modality leads.
- Help to ensure service provision is delivered to a consistently high standard, supervising junior staff to ensure high level of patient care.
- Participate in staff appraisal system as a line manager in accordance with Trust protocols.
- To attend and participate in department staff meetings and service development and operational projects.
- To encourage and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments and provide an efficient and effective service to all users and patients.
- To have responsibility for the abnormality detection training of radiographers in your specialist area of clinical practice
- Act as a team player and develop and maintain effective relationships with all team members.
- Act as ambassador for the Directorate working professionally and efficiently in all duties and liaise with other Directorates in the same manner.
- Encourage staff development, devising, implementing, and updating continuing professional development, by offering/assisting in regular CPD teaching sessions.
- To assist in the clinical instruction of specialised and highly specialised examination procedures to students and new
- Provide information and advice to patients, relatives and other medical staff about the examinations undertaken and reports issued.
- Communicate to patients and visitors in an empathic and reassuring manner.
Quality and Governance Management
- Deputise for the Lead Reporting Radiographer/ Clinical Governance Lead where appropriate including the following:
- Actively participate in Clinical Governance projects and forums
- Attend the Radiation Safety and Medical Exposures Committee meetings.
- Attend Imaging Health & Safety (H&S) meetings and representation at Trust Health & Safety
- Assist to ensure regular and up to date H&S submissions.
- Assist in the management of all Radiation legislation (excluding Nuclear Medicine)
- Development of SOPs that complement QSI accreditation.
- Incident investigation and escalation
- Development and review of protocols and policies as appropriate and in line with evidenced based practice.
- Work closely with Radiologists to maintain and develop best practice and ensure compliance with Royal College of Radiologist guidelines.
Education and Professional Development
- Maintain up to date knowledge and skills in all areas of image interpretation, recording all CPD activities and pursuing personal educational and professional development at the same time encouraging others to do the same.
- Participate in the appraisal system and contribute towards any post review as necessary.
- To ensure professional and technical knowledge and expertise is kept up to date by attending meetings/MDTs and study days and reading professional journals.
- To undertake any formal or informal training required to fulfil the needs of the role
- Use highly specialist knowledge to advise others on the effective delivery of
- To expand and update your own technical and professional
- To undertake all mandatory training in line with Trust and Department policies including Manual Handling, Infection Control and Trust Statutory Study
Health and Safety
- To be aware of the implications of Health and Safety at Work Act, and ensure guidelines are followed.
- To compile and maintain health and safety policies and procedures related to radiology.
- To be aware of all Radiation protection guidelines and ensure staff are updated and ensure compliance.
- To report problems appropriately and assist in the solution of difficulties as they arise.
Other Duties
- To be aware of and adhere to Trust, Directorate and Department
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, including adherence to appropriate Trust
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate Qualification in Image Interpretation
Skills and Ablilites
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinically and in terms of service requirements
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skill with patients, colleagues and other clinicians.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Image acquisition as a clinical Radiographer
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in Image Interpretation
- Evidence of delivering training/teaching to staff
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Radiography or equivalent
- Post Graduate Qualification in Image Interpretation
Skills and Ablilites
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinically and in terms of service requirements
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent communication skill with patients, colleagues and other clinicians.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in Image acquisition as a clinical Radiographer
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in Image Interpretation
- Evidence of delivering training/teaching to staff
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).
