Job summary
We are looking for experienced Diagnostic Radiographers, committed to advancing their practice in Clinical Chest X-ray reporting. The post holder will be funded to undertake a PGC in Chest x-ray reporting and will become a reporting radiographer once qualified, This role will be paid at AFC band 6 for the training period, moving to band 7 on successful completion of course and passing internal audit.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be committed to providing high quality x-ray reports. This opportunity provides a building block in the clinical pillar of the four core pillars of practice.
Once qualified, radiographic reporting sessions will be scheduled though the working week and will include 7-day GP hot reporting sessions across our 2 acute sites and the new Community Diagnostic Centre.
This is an exciting time to join the reporting radiographer team at MTW. We have established Consultant Radiographer practice in interventional and nuclear medicine imaging. At MTW, the reporting radiographers are integrated into the sub-speciality teams providing opportunity for complex case discussion with Consultant Radiologists and Consultant practitioners. This also provides the support required for both knowledge and career development as part of a team approach.
Successful applicants can look forward to a career in expert clinical practice with opportunities in education, leadership, audit and research.
Main duties of the job
Once qualified, the post holder will provide clinical expertise in Radiology by reporting radiographic images undertaken in the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Providing a cost effective and safe reporting service to patients of the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
This is a training post for an experienced radiographer to develop in Chest x-ray reporting. During the training period your job plan will have 2 - 4 training sessions per week, the remainder of your time will be as a radiographer in x-ray plus or minus another relevant modality. Following qualification and achievement of set standards leading to autonomous reporting practice.
Reporting radiographers will deliver a high quality, effective and efficient x-ray reporting service to the highest professional standards. To be part of a 7 day 'hot' reporting rota for both A&E images and GP x-ray requests. The work pattern will entail a majority of clinical reporting sessions, the rest will comprise audit, research, clinical governance, teaching and clinical radiography.
As a band 7 Radiographer you will support the department leads in managing and supervising staff and students across the department.
Reporting radiographers are expected to work across all Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust sites, supporting the X-ray service.
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: 17th July 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
- Health Care Professions Council Registered
- Evidence of on-going further personal and professional development related to Radiographer Reporting
- Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or similar environment
- Awareness of current professional issues
- Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation
Desirable
- Rotational experience in imaging modalities
- Participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
- To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
- Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
- Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Ability to analyse and discuss problems from both sides of a situation
- Evidence of understanding and utilisation of a range of methods to ensure effective communication within the department
- Understands own strengths and weaknesses
- Ability in negotiating and influencing
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
ME16 9QQ