Reporting Radiographer - Band 7

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Reporting Radiographer to join the Radiology team at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This advanced practitioner role is integral to delivering a high-quality diagnostic imaging and reporting service, supporting timely diagnosis, effective clinical decision-making and excellent patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will independently report a range of radiographic examinations within their scope of practice, working closely with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams. They will contribute to a safe, responsive and patient-centred imaging service, ensuring reports are accurate, clinically relevant and delivered within agreed turnaround times.

In addition to reporting responsibilities, the post holder will participate in audit, quality assurance, clinical governance and service improvement activities, supporting the continued development of imaging pathways and services.

As a senior member of the team, the post holder will provide leadership, mentorship and support to radiographers, trainee reporting radiographers and students, promoting professional development and best practice across the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced reporting radiographer seeking to further develop their clinical, leadership and educational skills within a supportive and progressive NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Independently interpret and report radiographic examinations within the agreed scope of practice, ensuring reports are accurate, timely and clinically relevant.
• Undertake a range of diagnostic radiography duties, maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and image quality.
• Work collaboratively with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, discrepancy review, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives.
• Act as a professional role model, providing clinical leadership, advice and support to radiographers, students and trainee reporting radiographers.
• Contribute to the education, training and assessment of staff and learners within the department.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental policies, protocols and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain professional registration and competency, undertaking continuing professional development to support advanced practice.
• Assist in the delivery of an efficient, patient-focused radiology service, helping to meet reporting turnaround times and service performance standards.
• Participate in out-of-hours, weekend and emergency imaging services as required by the needs of the service.

About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Job responsibilities
The Reporting Radiographer will provide a high-quality diagnostic imaging and reporting service, working as an autonomous practitioner within their scope of practice. The post holder will independently interpret and report imaging examinations, supporting timely diagnosis and patient management.

They will work closely with radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist advice and contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. The role also includes supporting service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and audit activities to maintain high standards of practice.

The successful candidate will act as a clinical role model, supporting the education, supervision and development of radiographers, students and trainee reporting radiographers. They will contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives, reporting performance targets and continuous service improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced reporting radiographer to play a key role in the advancement of radiology services while developing their leadership, educational and advanced clinical practice skills.

Person Specification
Experience/ qualifications
Essential

• NHS experience
• HCPC register
• Teaching students/ colleagues
• Postgraduate certificate/Diploma in Reporting (including MSK)

Desirable

• RPS course
• Teaching/mentorship qualification (e.g., PGCert in Education, Practice Assessor).
• Datix investigator
• Line management

governance
Essential

• equipment governance - supporting maintenance / fault reporting
• Audit - partaking or leading

Desirable

• improvement projects
• link staff such as IPC/ patient experience etc.

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. 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Operational and Quality Lead, Dave Jenkins, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com