Job summary
The Royal Bolton Hospital is looking for full or part-time Reporting Radiographers who report plain-film examinations. The ideal candidate will report both MSK and Chest X-Rays, but consideration will be given to those who report Chest X-Rays or Musculoskeletal X-Rays only.
The reporting Radiographer service at Royal Bolton is well established and you will be joining a team who participate in an MSK "hot-reporting" service, providing clinical reports to support our A&E as well as providing a Radiographer-Led Discharge service (between the hours of 9AM to 9PM Monday to Friday).
Flexible working will be considered but participation in the occasional evening shift in hot-reporting will be necessary for those who report MSK examinations.
Our team is led by a Lead CXR Radiographer and a Lead MSK Radiographer. The selected candidates will report to the Lead Radiographer and Reporting Service Lead.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be a day-to-day manager of a team of enthusiastic band 5 and 6 radiographers, offering support and day to day leadership in the department.
They will also be expected to provide clinical leadership and expertise in x-ray positioning, anatomy and exposures.
If you have the necessary experience and would like the opportunity to hone your skills this is the post for you. Successful applicants will form a core part of the x-ray team as well as dealing with managerial and logistical aspects associated with running an efficient and patient centred service on our 9 x-ray rooms.
We currently undertake a wide range of examinations and support our position as one of the region's leading paediatric centres as well as being one of the busiest A&E departments in Greater Manchester.
Training will be provided by Radiologists for upskilling into other areas of plain-film reporting as and when required by the department.
About us
This post is Monday to Friday. Shifts will be variable and participation in the hot-reporting service for MSK reporters is expected.
It is open to external candidates as well as those who may already work within the Trust however a qualification in x-ray reporting must be held.
Bolton Foundation Trust strives to be a great place to work and has many opportunities for development and benefits such as our Vivup employee benefits programme for discounts on a wide variety of items.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate EssentialsGuide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate EssentialsGuide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Postgraduate Qualification in X-Ray Reporting (Either MSK or CXR)
Desirable
- Dual Reporting qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Post-Graduate Experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of Plain-Film Reporting
Desirable
- Experience in managing workloads and staffing
- Involvement in quality assurance and clinical audit
- Experience with evidence-based practice changes
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of reporting governance
- Knowledge of radiation legislation
- Knowledge of radiographic procedures and techniques
Desirable
- Knowledge of radiographer-led discharge processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Postgraduate Qualification in X-Ray Reporting (Either MSK or CXR)
Desirable
- Dual Reporting qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Post-Graduate Experience
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Up to date knowledge of Plain-Film Reporting
Desirable
- Experience in managing workloads and staffing
- Involvement in quality assurance and clinical audit
- Experience with evidence-based practice changes
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, junior staff and new members of staff
- Ability to make prompt decisions based on knowledge, experience and circumstances
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of reporting governance
- Knowledge of radiation legislation
- Knowledge of radiographic procedures and techniques
Desirable
- Knowledge of radiographer-led discharge processes
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
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).
