Reporting Radiographer

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gateshead is looking for an individual to perform clinical imaging duties within the Radiology Department. The successful candidate will support staff and manage junior radiographers while ensuring a high-quality radiographic service. Qualifications include a relevant degree in Radiography and experience in teaching. This role is crucial in maintaining patient safety and implementing continuous service improvement, alongside a commitment to innovation and quality care.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Diversity and inclusion networks

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Postholder must have a postgraduate training course specific to plain film reporting.
• Experience in teaching others is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical imaging duties and complete a recognized reporting course.
• Organize and prioritize workload for junior staff.
• Adapt skills according to technological advancements in patient care.

Skills

Clinical imaging

Teaching

Communication

Education

DCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent

Postgraduate training course in plain film reporting

Job description

The post holder will assist in the provision of a high quality imaging service by performing clinical imaging duties within the Radiology Department and supporting the Department in providing a timely radiographic service on a 24/7 basis. The post holder will be flexible In their approach as the Radiology Department is constantly changing so that it can provide a service that meets Local and National Modernisation Agendas.

Main duties of the job

• Support the staff, Service Manager and Radiologists to deliver a first class service
• Collaborate with other reporting radiographers to facilitate an effective, timely and flexible plain/ general image reporting service that will reduce waiting times for clinical reports.
• Contribute to the provision of a Radiographic Service by performing clinical radiographic duties within the Radiology Services.
• Work safely in line with all relevant legislation, in an environment with potential exposure to human bodily fluids and hazardous substances and occasionally unpleasant or distressing circumstances.
• Participate in and help develop the service generally and in their specialised area(s) in particular.
• Have the freedom/discretion to make independent clinical decisions under broad professional guidelines.
• Practice in accordance with the College of Radiographers Code of Professional Conduct as well as being accountable for own professional actions and conduct.
• Monitor and develop policies and procedures within the department and ensure that safety measures are maintained.
• Supervise other staff providing advice and support as well as supervising colleagues of equal grade whilst undertaking the specialist role.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

• To perform clinical imaging duties
• To complete a recognised course to enable them to independently report MSK, chest and abdomen plain images.
• To organise and prioritise their workload and that of junior staff working in their clinical area.
• To be flexible and supportive of the changes within the Radiology Services that is in response to Local and National Modernisation Agendas.
• To contribute to the delivery of a timely, high quality radiographic service, comprising a wide variety of imaging modalities.
• To adapt skills and knowledge, in response to technological advancements that enhance overall patient care.
• To act as the first line management for radiographers and undertake a supervisory role over the band 5 radiographers, students and assistant practitioners.
• Responsible for the monitoring and protection of individuals and groups, whose health and well-being may be at risk with respect to radiation safety.
• Establish and maintain communication with staff and patients on routine operational matters and overcoming any differences in communication between those involved.
• Monitor and maintain Health & Safety and Security.
• Contribute to Service Development.
• Contribute to Quality Improvement.
• Support peoples Equal Diversity and Rights.
• Contribute to Service Development, Quality Improvements and take an active role in Safecare (Clinical Governance) activities. Support Lead Radiographer in improving quality of service whilst working towards the Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Postgraduate training course relating specifically to plain film reporting
• Experience of teaching others

Qualifications

• DCR, MSc, BSc Radiography or equivalent

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.