Job summary
Job Title-Lead Reporting Radiographer
Hours per week-37.50
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary-£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Closing Date-20th Sep 2023
Interview Date-TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Main duties of the job
- Team leader and line manager for other reporting Radiographers within the department.
- Responsible for the efficient utilization of the reporting Radiographers.
- Responsible for appropriate turnaround times for reporting Radiographers.
- To deputise for the Plain Film Lead Radiographer as required and participate in the smooth running of the department.
- Provides a specialist and tailored service which contributes to diagnosis and treatment.
- Participates in review of working practices which impacts on service delivery to patients and other specialities.
- To participate in the implementation of improvement programmes for service modernization.
- To attend national, regional and local meetings for professional and service development.
- To attend and participate in Radiology department management meetings.
- To deal with face-to-face, telephone, email and written complaints from service users, members of the public, patients, their relatives and referrers.
- To provide leadership, supervision, advice and support to the radiographic and non-medical radiology department staff.
- To undertake and participate in the investigating, recording and reporting of accidents/incidents in accordance with Trust policy.
- To participate in the annual appraisal process of staff within the Radiology department.
- To participate in Human Resources matters in Diagnostic Radiology, including recruitment, selection of all levels of non-medical staff.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Point of contact for other professionals to assess complicated referrals for appropriateness.
- To produce a written diagnostic report on radiographs to their referring clinician using specialised knowledge and training, under the agreed protocol for the range of practice, to assist in patient management which contributes to diagnosis and treatment.
- Liaise with requesting clinicians with regard to appropriateness of request and report adverse findings.
- Using specialist knowledge for interpreting, reporting on patient conditions, diagnosing from a range of options; possibly conflicting interpretation, recommending further actions and changing practice.
- Act independently to perform radiographic examinations, to the highest standard in accordance with department protocols and guidelines, using professional judgement, skills and experience; is not directly supervised, is accountable for own professional actions at all times, including in emergency and lone working situations.
- Provide verbal advice to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image and optimal examination to achieve diagnosis.
- To maintain high ethical and professional standards in appearance and attitude as within the guidelines published by the College of Radiographers and adhering to the statement of conduct as approved by the Radiographers Board, Health and Care Professions Council.
- To assume responsibility of a practitioner under IR(ME)R 2017 in the justification of referrals for radiographic examinations from medical and nursing staff as specified in the departmental protocols and referral guidelines.
- To participate in the red dot system to identify and mark abnormalities on plain films in order to assist referring clinicians interpret images.
- To supervise the work of reporting Radiographers, Radiographers, student Radiographers and Radiology Department Assistants.
- To participate in the major incident procedure as required.
- To be reflective, independent and autonomous in high standards of patient care and service provision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Point of contact for other professionals to assess complicated referrals for appropriateness.
- To produce a written diagnostic report on radiographs to their referring clinician using specialised knowledge and training, under the agreed protocol for the range of practice, to assist in patient management which contributes to diagnosis and treatment.
- Liaise with requesting clinicians with regard to appropriateness of request and report adverse findings.
- Using specialist knowledge for interpreting, reporting on patient conditions, diagnosing from a range of options; possibly conflicting interpretation, recommending further actions and changing practice.
- Act independently to perform radiographic examinations, to the highest standard in accordance with department protocols and guidelines, using professional judgement, skills and experience; is not directly supervised, is accountable for own professional actions at all times, including in emergency and lone working situations.
- Provide verbal advice to clinicians on the nature of a diagnostic image and optimal examination to achieve diagnosis.
- To maintain high ethical and professional standards in appearance and attitude as within the guidelines published by the College of Radiographers and adhering to the statement of conduct as approved by the Radiographers Board, Health and Care Professions Council.
- To assume responsibility of a practitioner under IR(ME)R 2017 in the justification of referrals for radiographic examinations from medical and nursing staff as specified in the departmental protocols and referral guidelines.
- To participate in the red dot system to identify and mark abnormalities on plain films in order to assist referring clinicians interpret images.
- To supervise the work of reporting Radiographers, Radiographers, student Radiographers and Radiology Department Assistants.
- To participate in the major incident procedure as required.
- To be reflective, independent and autonomous in high standards of patient care and service provision.
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- BSc or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Registration with the HCPC
- Postgraduate Diploma in Image Reporting (PgD)
Desirable
- Postgraduate specialist radiographic qualification e.g. DRI
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years senior grade experience
- Experience of developing teaching packages
- Ability to adapt procedures and techniques to perform the optimum examination considering the patient and clinical presentation
- Extensive knowledge of radiographic theory and equipment
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2000 (Ionising Radiation (Medical Examination) Regulations)
- High level of IT skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Presentation skills suitable for use with large groups, presenting complex, technical and emotive information
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to cope with and respond to change
- Ability to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision.
- Excellent teaching skills
- Team building skills including across professional boundaries.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to support other staff members
- Able to recognise own needs and take appropriate action when exposed to conflicting, distressing or emotional circumstances such as trauma, or dealing with stressed/abusive patients and relatives.
- Ability to cope with face-to-face and telephone complainants, who may, on occasions be distressed and abusive. Diffusing the situation to the satisfaction of all parties
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to exert frequent moderate physical effort throughout a duty e.g. positioning and manoeuvring patients and equipment with and without mechanical aids
- Good hand, eye and sensory co-ordination necessary
Other
Essential
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- BSc or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Registration with the HCPC
- Postgraduate Diploma in Image Reporting (PgD)
Desirable
- Postgraduate specialist radiographic qualification e.g. DRI
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years senior grade experience
- Experience of developing teaching packages
- Ability to adapt procedures and techniques to perform the optimum examination considering the patient and clinical presentation
- Extensive knowledge of radiographic theory and equipment
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R 2000 (Ionising Radiation (Medical Examination) Regulations)
- High level of IT skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Presentation skills suitable for use with large groups, presenting complex, technical and emotive information
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to cope with and respond to change
- Ability to organise self and others, to take initiative, manage time and work without supervision.
- Excellent teaching skills
- Team building skills including across professional boundaries.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to support other staff members
- Able to recognise own needs and take appropriate action when exposed to conflicting, distressing or emotional circumstances such as trauma, or dealing with stressed/abusive patients and relatives.
- Ability to cope with face-to-face and telephone complainants, who may, on occasions be distressed and abusive. Diffusing the situation to the satisfaction of all parties
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to exert frequent moderate physical effort throughout a duty e.g. positioning and manoeuvring patients and equipment with and without mechanical aids
- Good hand, eye and sensory co-ordination necessary
Other
Essential
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
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).
