Job summary
Are you a reporting radiographer looking for a change of scenery and time to focus on reporting?
We are offering an opportunity to come and join our friendly team in beautiful Dorset, providing maternity cover. We would love to hear from any interested, qualified MSK and/or CXR reporters who want to have protected time for reporting.
Main duties of the job
- Autonomous clinical reporting of plain film within scope of practice
- Provision of autonomous expert opinion to the referring clinicians
- Provider of clinical knowledge and skills within the area of speciality i.e. plain film radiography
- Work to the agreed Standard Operating Procedures for Reporting Radiographers and review and update as required
- Develop and implement protocols and procedures within plain film radiography
- To facilitate and support CPD and audits
- To champion current trends and developments in Radiology
- To provide mentoring for newly qualified Reporting Radiographers
- To assess clinical competencies of staff and assist their development
- To support Diagnostic Imaging in maintaining the Quality Standard for Imaging
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- PgC/PgD/MSc radiographic reporting qualification
- Chest, appendicular and axial reporting qualifications
- Evidence of personal CPD- learning and outcomes
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in this specialist area and extensive clinical experience (minimum 2 + years post graduate experience in radiographic reporting)
- Demonstrable experience of delivering/organising educational and teaching events
- Experience of conducting audits and presenting findings to improve service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Current related professional knowledge
- Demonstrable negotiating and communication skills to facilitate department education and CPD
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Presentation skills
- Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Motivated to develop professionally both oneself and the department
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- PgC/PgD/MSc radiographic reporting qualification
- Chest, appendicular and axial reporting qualifications
- Evidence of personal CPD- learning and outcomes
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in this specialist area and extensive clinical experience (minimum 2 + years post graduate experience in radiographic reporting)
- Demonstrable experience of delivering/organising educational and teaching events
- Experience of conducting audits and presenting findings to improve service
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Current related professional knowledge
- Demonstrable negotiating and communication skills to facilitate department education and CPD
- Ability to work within a team and autonomously
- Presentation skills
- Professional leadership qualities - ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Motivated to develop professionally both oneself and the department
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).
