Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the reporting radiographers within the radiology team. The post holder will lead a team of reporting radiographers who report MSK / chest plain film reporting.
They will:
- Provide clinical leadership and management for the reporting radiographers
- Ensure the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality and safe reporting service
- Undertake a review of demand and capacity for reporting and regularly review reporting radiographers' job plans to meet the demands of the service.
- Work closely with the Directorate Triumvirate and Site leads to ensure the reporting radiographer service is responsive to the changing needs of radiology.
- Manage the reporting backlog for Reporting Radiographers
- Be responsible for the supervision, support, training, and appraisal of Reporting Radiographers and Trainee Reporting Radiographers
- Lead on recruitment and selection of reporting radiographers and trainee reporting radiographers.
- Be responsible for managing the reporting radiographers, reporting worklists, escalating and prioritising according to clinical need.
- Establish effective staff communication both within the Imaging Department and the wider Trust.
- Lead on service improvement initiatives relating to plain film.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and manage the reporting radiographer team to provide a high quality reporting service ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures are followed and initiating prompt corrective action where required.
- Undertake regular review of the service to ensure reporting radiographers are able to meet the demand for reporting including undertaking annual job plan reviews.
- Ensure reporting radiographers are meeting turn around and reporting volume targets and address any underperformance promptly
- Manage any reporting backlog for Reporting Radiographers and and where necessary manage the requirement via suitable mitigation
- Play an active role in the development of the service
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children),
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children),
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) / BSc Radiography Diploma in Specialist Imaging Or equivalent
- Post Graduate qualification in an area of Radiographic Reporting
- HCPC State Registration
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a clinical radiographer
- Experience in line management and supervision in a busy Radiology department
- Experience in image interpretation
- An in-depth knowledge of a radiology departmental / other protocols and practices
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and organisational skills with all staff and users of the service.
- Use own initiative to organise and plan ahead.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety related to Diagnostic Imaging.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR(R) / BSc Radiography Diploma in Specialist Imaging Or equivalent
- Post Graduate qualification in an area of Radiographic Reporting
- HCPC State Registration
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a clinical radiographer
- Experience in line management and supervision in a busy Radiology department
- Experience in image interpretation
- An in-depth knowledge of a radiology departmental / other protocols and practices
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and organisational skills with all staff and users of the service.
- Use own initiative to organise and plan ahead.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety related to Diagnostic Imaging.
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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital & Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
