Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust.We have recently moved into our state-of-the-art, brand new, Hospital and we arelooking for an experienced and enthusiastic Reporting Radiographer to join our friendly team.
The post holder must have HCPC registration, a postgraduate reporting qualification in MSK and/or Chest and Abdominal reporting and demonstrate extensive clinical experience within the general x-ray speciality and/or modalities.
You should be adaptable and be able to demonstrate initiative. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work flexibly and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure examinations are reported to a high standard in an appropriate time frame.
We currently provide reporting services across the SWB estate which includes the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and our Sandwell and City Health campuses. It is expected that successful applicants are able to travel to all sites to help with the reporting services.
Please contact for further information:
Kaley.Potts@nhs.net (Consultant Reporting Radiographer)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Undertake independent image interpretation in line with their scope of practice, provide detailed written or verbal reports to the referring clinicians.
- Be responsible for working within their own competency and referring any images outside this to a consultant radiologist
- Be part of a team working on quality improvement ensuring consistent high quality XR images from all radiography staff and students.
- Conduct examinations, producing high quality diagnostic images, across a range of modalities, ensuring safe practice is carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and in line with their clinical scope of practice.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed skills for Reporting radiographic examinations of MSK and/or Chest and Abdomen
- Highly developed specialist Knowledge underpinned by theory and experience in reporting
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information, such as interpreting and reporting on complex patient conditions, diagnosis from a range of options recommending further action
Desirable
- Experience in training advanced practitioners in plain film reporting
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Current HPC Registration
- One or all the following-MSc modules in image reporting: MSc Module-MSK Reporting / MSc Module-Adult Chest & Abdomen Plain Films
Desirable
- Advanced Practice Accreditation
- Specialist reporting- e.g. Paediatric/Rheumatology knowledge.
Management
Essential
- To supervise and manage staff, including sickness reviews and PDR's.
- Creating training and education for the department and wider AHP's in line with educational needs of the trust
- Design and implement policies and procedures and develops care pathways which may impact on other areas
Desirable
- 1st Line Management course or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in a busy NHS imaging department
- Highly Specialist professional knowledge in Radiography for reporting on patient conditions, diagnosing from a range of conditions, possibly conflicting interpretation.
- Evidence of prior participation in audit
- Knowledge of service evaluation
- Specialist knowledge around the governance of reporting and leading and developing these policies which may impact outside of town area.
- Extensive knowledge of imaging protocols and IR(MR)R
- Working knowledge of PACS / RIS / PMS / VR
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed skills for Reporting radiographic examinations of MSK and/or Chest and Abdomen
- Highly developed specialist Knowledge underpinned by theory and experience in reporting
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex information, such as interpreting and reporting on complex patient conditions, diagnosis from a range of options recommending further action
Desirable
- Experience in training advanced practitioners in plain film reporting
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Current HPC Registration
- One or all the following-MSc modules in image reporting: MSc Module-MSK Reporting / MSc Module-Adult Chest & Abdomen Plain Films
Desirable
- Advanced Practice Accreditation
- Specialist reporting- e.g. Paediatric/Rheumatology knowledge.
Management
Essential
- To supervise and manage staff, including sickness reviews and PDR's.
- Creating training and education for the department and wider AHP's in line with educational needs of the trust
- Design and implement policies and procedures and develops care pathways which may impact on other areas
Desirable
- 1st Line Management course or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in a busy NHS imaging department
- Highly Specialist professional knowledge in Radiography for reporting on patient conditions, diagnosing from a range of conditions, possibly conflicting interpretation.
- Evidence of prior participation in audit
- Knowledge of service evaluation
- Specialist knowledge around the governance of reporting and leading and developing these policies which may impact outside of town area.
- Extensive knowledge of imaging protocols and IR(MR)R
- Working knowledge of PACS / RIS / PMS / VR
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
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).
