Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Reporting Radiographer to join the Radiology Management team and take a leading role in the Reporting Radiographer team across Guy's, St. Thomas'& Evelina London Hospital sites.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate effective management and leadership with responsibility for the management, training, supervision and monitoring of a team of reporting radiographers. This will also include teaching & training of radiology registrars and other healthcare professionals. You will be able to deliver a high quality, patient focused service reflecting our Trust values, working collaboratively with key stakeholders in the provision of high standards of care delivered across the organisation.
You will be required to interpret images within your scope of practise and provide a dictated clinical report for the referring clinician. This will require communication of significant and unexpected findings as required and in line with Trust policy.
We welcome potential applicants to contact us for and informal chat and to arrange a visit to the department
For further information please contact Sophia Hill on 020 7188 7188 ext 54507 or email sophia.hill@gstt.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and manage the team of reporting radiographers, providing guidance and mentoring
where needed
Manage the planning, organisation and delivery of educational programmes and resources for reporting radiographers and participate in the radiographer educational programme
Provide clinical reports for a range of imaging examinations, suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, advising on follow-up and taking appropriate action when this is required urgently
Offer consultancy regarding radiographic diagnosis when approached by clinicians / practitioners that require advice.
Set and maintain a high professional and technical standard of work and ensure all staff in the reporting service maintain similar standards.
Lead peer and self-audit amongst the reporting radiographer team and maintain accurate records and encourage reflective process.
Undertake data assessment in order to monitor reporting turnaround times, reporting capacity and other indications, advising the management team as required.
Contribute to service improvements and re-design in line with national and local health service strategies.
Conduct research and lead audits to support and develop the reporting service
Perform a range of diagnostic radiography procedures as required throughout the department, managing patient priority as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead and manage the team of reporting radiographers, providing guidance and mentoring
where needed
Manage the planning, organisation and delivery of educational programmes and resources for reporting radiographers and participate in the radiographer educational programme
Provide clinical reports for a range of imaging examinations, suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, advising on follow-up and taking appropriate action when this is required urgently
Offer consultancy regarding radiographic diagnosis when approached by clinicians / practitioners that require advice.
Set and maintain a high professional and technical standard of work and ensure all staff in the reporting service maintain similar standards.
Lead peer and self-audit amongst the reporting radiographer team and maintain accurate records and encourage reflective process.
Undertake data assessment in order to monitor reporting turnaround times, reporting capacity and other indications, advising the management team as required.
Contribute to service improvements and re-design in line with national and local health service strategies.
Conduct research and lead audits to support and develop the reporting service
Perform a range of diagnostic radiography procedures as required throughout the department, managing patient priority as appropriate.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
- BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
- Post graduate reporting qualification
Desirable
- Masters degree in Radiographic reporting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
- Innovative problem solving.
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Evidence of good technical knowledge and CPD.
- Evidence of ability to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload.
- A leader who is able to motivate and direct staff effectively.
Desirable
- Understanding of recent developments within the NHS.
- Management qualification.
- Evidence of a leadership role/experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and wide ranging experience in all areas of general imaging and previously having operated in a senior role.
- Evidence of team leadership or supervisory role in current position with involvement in HR and recruitment processes.
- Evidence of teaching and assessing radiographers and other staff in clinical practice.
- Experience in supervision and training of less experienced Radiographers and students.
- Experience conducting conducted audit and appraisal procedures.PD).
- Experience of co-ordinating staff and processes to optimise service provision.
Desirable
- Experience in developing Radiographer education
- Experience of educating other healthcare professionals
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
- BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
- Post graduate reporting qualification
Desirable
- Masters degree in Radiographic reporting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
- Innovative problem solving.
- Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Evidence of good technical knowledge and CPD.
- Evidence of ability to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload.
- A leader who is able to motivate and direct staff effectively.
Desirable
- Understanding of recent developments within the NHS.
- Management qualification.
- Evidence of a leadership role/experience.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and wide ranging experience in all areas of general imaging and previously having operated in a senior role.
- Evidence of team leadership or supervisory role in current position with involvement in HR and recruitment processes.
- Evidence of teaching and assessing radiographers and other staff in clinical practice.
- Experience in supervision and training of less experienced Radiographers and students.
- Experience conducting conducted audit and appraisal procedures.PD).
- Experience of co-ordinating staff and processes to optimise service provision.
Desirable
- Experience in developing Radiographer education
- Experience of educating other healthcare professionals
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).
