Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified reporting radiographer to work as part of a team of Advanced Practitioners within the Royal Stoke, County and Peripheral Imaging Departments at UHNM contributing to a high quality and efficient reporting service to include any of the following specialities; MRI, CT, Plain Film Reporting in Chest and Abdomen and/or MSK Plain Film Reporting.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team of Advanced Practitioners to provide a high quality and efficient on site reporting service.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Advanced Practitioners within the Royal Stoke, County and Peripheral Imaging Departments at UHNM contributing to a high quality and efficient reporting service to include any of the following specialities; MRI, CT, Plain Film Reporting in Chest and Abdomen and/or MSK Plain Film Reporting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Advanced Practitioners within the Royal Stoke, County and Peripheral Imaging Departments at UHNM contributing to a high quality and efficient reporting service to include any of the following specialities; MRI, CT, Plain Film Reporting in Chest and Abdomen and/or MSK Plain Film Reporting.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography/DCR(R) with current HCPC registration
- Post Graduate Qualification in relevant reporting speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership and speciality practice
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to deliver autonomous high quality image reports independent of a radiologist.
- Evidence of service-improvement involvement
Knowledge and Governance
Essential
- Sound knowledge of NHS policies, clinical governance and infection control standards
- Upholds ethical, legal and safeguarding frameworks in all aspects of practice
Analytical and Decision-Making Skills
Essential
- Experience in service-improvement initiatives
IT and Technical Proficiency
Essential
- Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS), PACS Based Reporting System and Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilient, adaptable and able to work autonomously.
- Positive role model; committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and staff well-being
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Highly developed verbal, non verbal and written communication; able to convey complex information with tact and empathy
- Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiating positive outcomes under pressure.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography/DCR(R) with current HCPC registration
- Post Graduate Qualification in relevant reporting speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership and speciality practice
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to deliver autonomous high quality image reports independent of a radiologist.
- Evidence of service-improvement involvement
Knowledge and Governance
Essential
- Sound knowledge of NHS policies, clinical governance and infection control standards
- Upholds ethical, legal and safeguarding frameworks in all aspects of practice
Analytical and Decision-Making Skills
Essential
- Experience in service-improvement initiatives
IT and Technical Proficiency
Essential
- Computerised Radiology Information System (CRIS), PACS Based Reporting System and Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilient, adaptable and able to work autonomously.
- Positive role model; committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and staff well-being
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Highly developed verbal, non verbal and written communication; able to convey complex information with tact and empathy
- Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiating positive outcomes under pressure.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke Hospital, University Hospitals of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
