Contact information For details of this post or an informal visit, please contact Lisa Field Consultant Radiographer Tel: 01924 816060 ext. 36133 Email: lisa.field@nhs.net About the role Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust has two PFI hospitals in Wakefield and Pontefract, which opened in 2011. Alongside the excellent modern hospital in Dewsbury, these fantastic new buildings have transformed local patient care and improved service delivery. In addition, we now have a Community Diagnostic Centre based in Wakefield, offering number of diagnostic imaging investigations closer to home. We are seeking a qualified Advanced Radiographer Practitioner with a scope of reporting practice in reporting to include MSK, Chest and Abdominal plain film reporting to join our team of well-established advanced practitioners. The Radiographer reporting service at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust supports an immediate 12 hours, 7-day reporting service and scope of practice includes all referral groups. The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to this pattern of work. The posts current job plan comprises 70% reporting and 30% advanced practice duties to cover the other domains of advanced practice. The successful applicant will have high clinical and reporting standards in MSK and visceral imaging, strong leadership qualities, be actively involved in teaching and education of others and will be aware and accept the challenges of delivering a high quality service during a period of significant change within the NHS. The Consultant Radiographers and fellow Advanced Radiographer Practitioners will provide support in professional and clinical issues. There is a strong team ethos with professionals working closely together to develop effective patient pathways, improve service delivery and optimise patient experience. Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills are required with the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary teams. The Advanced Radiographer Practitioners undertake the delivery of tutorials within the Trust, are proactive in QA issues and take a leading role in the delivery of audits and service evaluation projects. They are required to provide clinical leadership and support for the diagnostic radiographers. Main duties To work as an autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary team, undertaking high quality radiography, interpreting MSK, chest and abdominal images and inputting into the further management of patients. Based on a specific base site, but maintaining a rotation across the other Trust sites, the advanced practitioner will work with the consultant radiographer to provide leadership in general radiography and be responsible for his/her clinical work and professional development. A 7 day reporting service is already in operation at the MY trust and the post holder will be expected to contribute to the running of this service. They will support service developments, the advancement of staff and skills and undertake reflective, evaluation of practice. Professional Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code Uphold the Trust s values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of Secretary, maintaining public confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the client group and respect equality at all times. Key Responsibilities Professional To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision-making. To perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures. To independently interpret radiographs in order to establish a diagnosis, influencing patient management and treatment. To determine the need for additional examinations based on clinical presentation and image appearances. To take responsibility for the discharge home of patients following immediate interpretation of their radiographic examination. To refer patient to other specialities for appropriate treatment or further assessment in accordance with the appropriate care pathway. Initiate and lead audit projects in order to develop and enhance the service. To contribute to the development of evidence based practice and the development of local protocols. To work with the multi-disciplinary team to further develop care pathways to improve patient care. Organisational To prioritise the workload of patients with acute illness or injury. To deputise for the Consultant Radiographers To supervise radiographic staff and student radiographers. To assist in the delivery of quality assurance programmes. Communication To communicate verbally and in writing the final clinical reports on radiography examinations to referring clinicians. To communicate verbally the results of examinations to patient and their carers of varying abilities and understanding. To provide patients with advice on the management and treatment of soft tissue injuries in accordance with the appropriate care pathway. To participate in clinical multidisciplinary team meetings. To discuss own practice with peers and work effectively as part of the evolving radiology team Technical To ensure the safe use of x-ray and associated equipment. To report equipment malfunctions and to help maintain comprehensive and accurate records of faults, ensuring that staff are kept up to date as to the working status of equipment. To have an understanding of IR(ME)R and IRR99 regulations; working closely with the Radiation Protection Supervisors to continuously evaluate and monitor systems and practices. To function as a Practitioner under the IR (ME) R regulations. To have a good working knowledge of the Radiology Information System. To input patient details and reports on the computer system. Essential person specification requirements Qualifications BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR(R) HPC Registered Postgraduate Qualification in Radiographic Reporting of MSK Postgraduate Qualification in Radiographic Reporting of Chest & Abdominal Experience Evidence of MSK plain film reporting Evidence chest & abdominal plain film reporting. Evidence of a comprehensive range of radiographic experience. Experience of managing complex clinical situations. Ability to protocol and manage complex referrals. Experience of clinical audit. Experience of contribution towards management of workloads and resources. Evidence of participating in out of hours radiography service For the full person specification requirements, please see the attached job description and person specification Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .