Reporting Radiographer

An opportunity has arisen for an MSK and/or CXR reporting radiographer to develop their career at University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL), one of the country's largest and busiest tertiary referral university teaching NHS Trusts.
You will be supported to reach your potential through in-house and external learning opportunities, including a post-preceptorship programme for non-trauma and specialist clinic reporting, regular peer review, and attendance at MDT and REALM meetings. Several of our reporting team have been, or are being supported, to complete full MSc qualifications.
Staff wellbeing is a priority and the department offers home reporting (dependent on experience) and endorses flexible working. You will be supported in your role by dedicated Lead Reporting Radiographers.
The department is committed to career development for reporting radiographers, with six Consultant Radiographers employed within the department (including two established multi-modality MSK Consultant Radiographers and a thoracic Consultant Radiographer) and the ambition to introduce Advanced Practice reporting roles in line with the HEE Multi-professional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice.
We are currently building the research capabilities of the team and have ambition to further develop our links with University of Leicester and De Montfort University. Artificial Intelligence is currently being deployed in both research and clinical contexts across the department., Reporting radiographers are expected to assist with the delivery of a high quality, effective and efficient radiographic reporting service to the highest professional standards.
It is envisaged that the work pattern will entail a minimum of 60% Direct Clinical Care (DCC). Other responsibilities will include leadership and management, teaching and mentoring, research and audit. You will be encouraged to develop your experience across all four pillars of practice. Clinical image acquisition practice will depend on reporting service needs.
MSK and chest reporting is undertaken in house, but opportunities exist at present for experienced staff to undertake additional reporting as part of Waiting List Initiatives. This role may involve out-of-hours or weekend working according to service demands.

Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies, + Provide a report based on radiological findings, suggest a diagnosis or differential diagnosis and advise follow up where appropriate.
+ Recognise when the findings require urgent follow up or referral and take appropriate action. When unusual findings are observed outside the post holders area of expertise, seek advice from appropriate colleagues.
+ Report the workload in line with the agreed targets of the Trust.
+ Participate in routine peer review audit.
+ Attend and be proactive in REALM / peer review meetings.
Governance
+ Contribute to the development of, monitoring and review of Risk Management programmes and report all risks/incidents as appropriate.
+ Assist the Superintendents in the investigation of incidents, concerns or complaints, update records and provide feedback.
+ Comply with the Trust's complaints procedure and ensure that complaints are dealt with in accordance with this procedure.
+ Ensure the highest standards of radiation protection for staff, patients and visitors and to ensure a safe working environment in respect of other health and safety issues.
Professionalism
+ Show evidence of continuing professional development and attend training courses as necessary, in keeping with Trust targets.
+ Keep up to date with current imaging technical developments, professional and Trust issues.
+ Participate in the Trust's appraisal programme. This obligation will include the preparation for, and attendance, at appraisal/performance management interviews and completion of the associated documentation.
Budget
+ Ensure the safe use of highly complex and expensive equipment.
+ Identify potential opportunities to improve the efficiency of the service.
+ Be proactive in assisting the Trust to meet financial and contractual targets, and cost improvement plans (CIP).
Staff
+ Participate in the mentorship of trainee reporting radiographers, radiology registrars, radiographers and other allied health professionals relating to image quality and interpretation.
+ Demonstrate leadership and motivate staff within area of practice.
+ Identify to the Superintendent Radiographers where staff's performance or behavior is below an acceptable standard and take initial informal counselling action where appropriate.
+ Assist the Superintendent Radiographers to identify and meet staff training and development needs.
+ Provide training, support, guidance and supervision to Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and RDAs who rotate through relevant modality areas of practice.
+ Contribute to the appraisal of junior staff in line with the Trust's Appraisal Process.
Policy
+ Comply with all Trust policies and procedures.
+ Assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working practice within the modality areas, and review on a regular basis and when changes are introduced.
+ Assist in monitoring the quality of service to the wider hospital team and, where appropriate, participate in the development and implementation of proposals for improving services.
+ Collaborate with departments / areas outside of Imaging to implement changes to procedures and policies.
+ Contribute to the regular setting, monitoring and review of performance and quality management of all aspects of the Imaging Service.
+ Adhere to relevant radiation safety legislation, including Local Rules, Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
+ Take reasonable care for the health and safety of self, other staff, patients and visitors, with reference to all relevant health and safety procedures, including prompt reporting of accidents, equipment faults and untoward incidents.
Communication
+ Communicate reports in line with the Trust policy.
+ Ensure that all clinical and non-clinical information records are fully and accurately completed and maintained.
+ Ensure data input onto the Radiology computer system by is accurate and updated as necessary.
+ Work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues within radiology, and liaise with other multi-disciplinary and sub-specialty teams.
+ Establish appropriate working relationships with relevant colleagues in other clinical areas within the Trust and external agencies.
+ Communicate effectively in an appropriate manner, complex information to patients, relatives and staff.
+ Demonstrate effective skills required to communicate with, persuade, reassure and gain the co-operation of patients and relatives in circumstances where they may be worried, distressed or confused.
+ Ensure patients are adequately informed, are able to consent to examinations, and are able to ask questions or raise concerns.
+ Assist the departmental leadership team in ensuring effective systems of communication are in place and utilised.
Other
+ Work with the Superintendent Radiographers to provide optimum patient care and constantly seek ways of improving standards and performance.
+ Undertake any other duties consistent with grade as required.

The post holder will be an experienced and skilled radiographer with a post-graduate qualification in radiographic reporting, undertaking clinical reporting as part of enhanced or advanced practice. Additional areas of enhanced practice are welcomed.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.