Job summary
WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS TRUST
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
REPORTING RADIOGRAPHER POST
WWL are looking for a highly motivated Reporting Radiographer to join the existing Reporting Team to help provide a high-quality plain film reporting service.
The advertised role provides an exciting opportunity for a Radiographer to expand their knowledge and skills, whilst delivering a flexible and efficient patient focused service.
Working pattern can be Monday to Friday or longer hours over four days. This can be discussed, and a bespoke set up agreed that matches service requirements. The current team of reporting radiographers work from home one day a week which will be incorporated into the successful candidates job plan after a period of preceptorship.
Previous applicants need not apply
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested during interview and compliance stage.
Main duties of the job
The aim is to provide autonomous reports to clinicians with performance regularly audited. Ongoing mentorship and personal development will be available for the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following during application and/or interview:
- PgCert in MSK Reporting OR Adult Chest Reporting ORMSK Reporting ANDAdult Chest Reporting.
- PgCert in Abdomen Reporting(desirable).
- The ability to perform at Postgraduate level across all elements of the role.
- An interest and aptitude in image appraisal and image quality.
- An understanding and willingness to embrace lifelong learning.
- Please note, we would also encourage applications from candidates who are currently working towards their reporting qualification.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the reporting service in line with the individuals agreed scope of practice.
To support, monitor and quality assure high standards of general radiographic practice within the directorate.
Support the continually evolving reporting service.
To keep up to date with Trust information and Departmental policies.
To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
To be able to use PACS reporting work stations and its full remit of software to obtain optimal information.
Participate in audit to ensure best practice is maintained.
Report audit findings at monthly radiology events and learning meetings (REALMs).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the reporting service in line with the individuals agreed scope of practice.
To support, monitor and quality assure high standards of general radiographic practice within the directorate.
Support the continually evolving reporting service.
To keep up to date with Trust information and Departmental policies.
To safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to patients and staff.
To be able to use PACS reporting work stations and its full remit of software to obtain optimal information.
Participate in audit to ensure best practice is maintained.
Report audit findings at monthly radiology events and learning meetings (REALMs).
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams
- Sound teaching and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- Caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Relevant Anatomy, Physiology and related Pathology
- Up to date record of CPD.
- Competent to train/deliver education to staff of all grades.
- Sound knowledge of H&S regulation relating to radiation protection including IRMER
- Knowledge of best practice in radiography technique
Desirable
- Awareness of current professional issues
Skills
Essential
- Participation in departmental audit and project work
- Strong analytical and critical reasoning/problem solving.
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm to develop skills.
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Ability to report autonomously yet comfortable to seek radiologist advice when necessary.
Experience
Essential
- Experience handling difficult and complex situations.
- Involved in teaching/ supporting junior staff and radiography students.
Desirable
- Leading a small team of radiographers.
Qualifications
Essential
- PgCert in MSK Reporting OR PgCert in Adult Chest Reporting
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or other recognised equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in MSK and/or Adult Chest Reporting
- PgCert in Abdominal Radiograph Reporting
- Examples of post-graduate education.
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams
- Sound teaching and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- Caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Relevant Anatomy, Physiology and related Pathology
- Up to date record of CPD.
- Competent to train/deliver education to staff of all grades.
- Sound knowledge of H&S regulation relating to radiation protection including IRMER
- Knowledge of best practice in radiography technique
Desirable
- Awareness of current professional issues
Skills
Essential
- Participation in departmental audit and project work
- Strong analytical and critical reasoning/problem solving.
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm to develop skills.
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Ability to report autonomously yet comfortable to seek radiologist advice when necessary.
Experience
Essential
- Experience handling difficult and complex situations.
- Involved in teaching/ supporting junior staff and radiography students.
Desirable
- Leading a small team of radiographers.
Qualifications
Essential
- PgCert in MSK Reporting OR PgCert in Adult Chest Reporting
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or other recognised equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration
- Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in MSK and/or Adult Chest Reporting
- PgCert in Abdominal Radiograph Reporting
- Examples of post-graduate education.
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
