Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Chest Reporting Radiographer

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

To be a member of the Reporting Radiographer Team involved with providing and developing the radiographer plain Imaging reporting service.To participate in the radiographic rotation through general imaging areas, ensuring that a high quality imaging service is provided.To support the day to day organisation of the department in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers and multidisciplinary staff

Main duties of the job

1. To provide a report based on Radiological findings, suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis and advising follow up where necessary.2. The post holder will take responsibility for approving all reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness. All reports will be available on the Electronic Patient Record and PACS Systems.3. To work with the Lead Reporting Radiographer and Radiologists to ensure the provision of the Plain Imaging Reporting Service is maintained to high quality standards, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at all times.4. To provide feedback on Chest image reporting and establish quality standards.5. Attend and arrange clinical meetings where appropriate.6. To liaise effectively with clinical and nursing staff from other disciplines as necessary, acting as initial point of contact for them as required.7. To actively and continually audit the accuracy of the reporting service provided.8. To undertake teaching and assessment in plain imaging radiography reporting within Radiology, and the wider Trust Staff and AHP and groups when required.9. To supervise and sign off reports for Chest Reporting trainees and SpRs on rotation when required.

Radiography Duties as per JD

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. inc. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

293-CSEP-0639

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the job relating to Image reporting and radiography duties are detailed in the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the job relating to Image reporting and radiography duties are detailed in the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or recognised equivalent
  • Post graduate Reporting Qualification in Chest

Desirable

  • MSc Post graduate Reporting Qualification in axial and/or appendicular

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Leadership experience and ability to work as a team member
  • To be able to cope single handed, manage own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Understanding of Audit and its role in the plain film reporting service

Desirable

  • Teaching skills

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in plain imaging and reporting
  • Organising workloads and staffing to cope with changes in service
  • Dynamic, motivated and proactive and an ability to problem solve

Desirable

  • Managing other team members
Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers or recognised equivalent
  • Post graduate Reporting Qualification in Chest

Desirable

  • MSc Post graduate Reporting Qualification in axial and/or appendicular

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Leadership experience and ability to work as a team member
  • To be able to cope single handed, manage own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
  • Understanding of Audit and its role in the plain film reporting service

Desirable

  • Teaching skills

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in plain imaging and reporting
  • Organising workloads and staffing to cope with changes in service
  • Dynamic, motivated and proactive and an ability to problem solve

Desirable

  • Managing other team members

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Reporting Radiographer

Denise Harris

denise.harris6@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. inc. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

293-CSEP-0639

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton

E9 6SR


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