Job summary
This post is a Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 chest X-ray (CXR) Reporting Radiographer to join our busy, friendly team. We would also welcome applications from qualified MSK X-ray reporting Radiographers (appendicular and axial skeleton).
The post holder would provide high quality, autonomous X-ray reports for Chest, Abdomen and musculoskeletal X-rays.
The post holder must hold:
- BSc In Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Appropriate Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Reporting
Flexible approach to working or part time hours will be considered and can be discussed at interview.
Base site may be Prince Charles Hospital or Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a lead clinical role as a reporting Radiographer. The scope of the reporting would involve interpretation of Chest, Abdomen and/or Musculoskeletal (Appendicular and Axial Skeleton) depending on experience and qualifications.
A full range of examinations would be reported by the successful applicant including Accident and Emergency, Inpatient, Outpatient and GP X-rays within your current scope of practice and competence. This is a full-time reporting role and there would be no requirement for clinical radiology working within modalities. Your reporting sessions would be protected and we would invest time in developing you and ensuring that you had CPD time incorporated within the role.
We would like the successful applicant to be part of our innovative radiographer led single cancer pathway (SCP) GP chest x-ray hot reporting project. This project has had significant benefits for our GP patients, whereby our Radiographers provide immediate CXR reports and feedback results to patients, organising same day CT scans where appropriate. This streamlining of the radiology element of this pathway has reduced waiting time by 85%. Full training would be provided.
The post holder would be responsible for clinical liaison with Radiologists and other clinicians who refer patients to Radiology, flagging urgent and unexpected findings when appropriate to the referrer and facilitating further imaging where appropriate with the support of a Radiologist.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join our team of Reporting Radiographer Advanced Practitioners who are dedicated in the delivery of a quality service to our stakeholders.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join our team of Reporting Radiographer Advanced Practitioners who are dedicated in the delivery of a quality service to our stakeholders.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc In Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Reporting
Experience
Essential
- Relevant personal history of continuing professional development
- Significant post-qualification experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills - ability to liaise competently with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Knowledge of quality assurance and radiation safety policies and procedures
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working pattern
- Able to perform all aspects required of the post
Desirable
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc In Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Reporting
Experience
Essential
- Relevant personal history of continuing professional development
- Significant post-qualification experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills - ability to liaise competently with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Knowledge of quality assurance and radiation safety policies and procedures
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working pattern
- Able to perform all aspects required of the post
Desirable
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post
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).
