Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust
Reporting Radiographer Post
WWL are looking for a highly motivated Reporting Radiographer to join the Reporting Team to help provide a high-quality radiographic reporting service. The advertised role provides an exciting opportunity for a Radiographer to expand their knowledge and skills, whilst delivering a flexible and efficient patient focused service. As a Trust, we are at the forefront of technology and currently use Harrison AI (formally Annalise) for chest x-rays, which offers an exciting opportunity to engage with AI developments.
The working pattern will be 28.5 hours per week across three days, Monday to Friday. The specific working arrangements can be discussed further, and a bespoke set up and job plan agreed that matches service requirements.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested during interview and compliance stage.
Please note this position may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include independently interpreting radiographic images and producing accurate, high-quality formal reports within a defined scope of practice. The post holder will use advanced image interpretation skills, apply analytical judgement to complex findings, and ensure all reports support safe and effective patient management. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist advice to clinicians, support the development of colleagues and trainees, deliver teaching sessions, and contribute to maintaining high standards across the reporting service.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following during application and/or interview:
1. PgCert in MSK Reporting (essential).
2. PgCert in Adult Chest Reporting (desirable). Please note, we would also encourage applications from candidates who are currently working towards this reporting qualification.
3. Abdominal Reporting (desirable).
Working for our organisation
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DutiesandResponsibilities
Keyresultsfromthejobholder
4. Tosupportthereportingserviceinlinewiththeindividual’sagreedscopeof practice.
5. Tosupport,monitorandqualityassurehighstandardsofgeneralradiographic practice within the directorate. An element of clinical work may be required to provide support and guidance to junior staff.
6. Tosupportthecontinuallyevolvingreporting service.
7. TokeepuptodatewithTrustinformationandDepartmentalpolicies.
8. Toalwayssafeguardconfidentialityofinformationrelatingtopatientsandstaff.
9. TobeabletousePACSreportingworkstations anditsfullremitofsoftwareto obtain optimal information.
10. Participateinmonthlypeerreviewaudittoensurebestpracticeismaintained.
11. ReportauditfindingsatmonthlyRadiologyEventsandLearning Meetings (REALMs).
12. Attain concentration to assess and diagnose radiographic images. The resultant reportwillaffectpatientmanagementandformsalegalpartofthepatientrecord.
PlanningandOrganisationalDuties
13. Toplan,manageandprioritisethereportingscheduleto optimiseefficiencyand meet reporting demands.
14. Toensurethereisaresponsive,collaborative,saferadiographicreportingservicein line with Trust values, Trust agreed turnaround times and national performance expectations.
15. Tobecapableofworkingindependently,confidentlyandwithoutsupervision.
16. Tobeabletoworkwithinanagreed protocol.
17. Toprovidecoverforcolleaguesasdirectedbythelinemanager.
CommunicationsandKeyWorkingRelationships
18. Toassistandofferadvicetoclinicians, wardsanddepartments,ontheassessment of images prior to the report being issued.
19. Reportwriting –abletowriteclearandconcise reports.
ResponsibilityforHumanResources
20. Tocheckandverifyreportsproducedby radiologyregistrarsandtraineereporting radiographers.
21. Toliaiseandsupportbothqualifiedradiographersandstudentsintheirprofessional development.
ResponsibilityforFinance
22. Toensuretheresponsibleuseofallradiologyequipmentandresources.
ResponsibilityforTeaching
23. Toperformin-housetrainingsessionsforstudents, qualifiedradiographers,and radiology registrars.
24. Performreportingsessionswith otherhealthcareprofessionalsinvolvedinimage interpretation.
25. Provide teaching and support to trainee reporting radiographers, radiology registrars,qualifiedradiographers,students,andotherhealthcareprofessionals involved in image interpretation.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
26. PgCert in MSK Reporting
27. BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or other recognised equivalent qualification
28. HCPC registration
29. Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance
Desirable criteria
30. Post qualification experience in Adult Chest Reporting OR training/working towards qualification
31. Abdominal Reporting
32. Examples of post-graduate education
33. Holds Master’s level qualification
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
34. Strong analytical and critical reasoning/problem solving.
35. Able to work autonomously, set own objectives and manage and prioritise own workload.
36. Ability to prioritise different categories of patients to facilitate patient management/flow.
37. Participation in departmental audit and project work including peer review audit and REALMs.
38. Involved in teaching and supporting trainee reporting radiographers, radiology registrars, junior radiographers, students, and other healthcare professionals involved in image interpretation.
39. Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the MDT
40. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, and reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times
41. Demonstrates a commitment to service improvement and is self- motivated with enthusiasm to develop skills.
42. Flexible and adaptable approach to work
43. Able to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances and handle difficult, complex situations.
Desirable criteria
44. Leading a small team of radiographers
45. Experience teaching at postgraduate level
Knowledge and Training
Essential criteria
46. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and related pathology
47. Up to date record of CPD
48. Knowledge of best practice in radiography technique
49. Sound knowledge of H&S regulation relating to radiation protection including IRMER
50. Basic knowledge of IT skills in relation to radiology information systems, and computer-controlled radiology equipment
Desirable criteria
51. Awareness of current professional issues
Additional
Essential criteria
52. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
53. Caring and sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
54. Demonstrate behaviours that reflect the Trust values
55. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Job Applications
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Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust does not advocate reliance on AI during applications and expects applications to be genuine and tailored to the role; over-reliance on AI-generated text may negatively affect your application.
For further information and best practice on using AI when applying for NHS roles, please refer to the attached “Applying for a role in the NHS guidance”.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
56. 302-25-7655262SS JD (PDF, 176.4KB)
57. 302-25-7655262SS PS (PDF, 142.7KB)
58. What WWL can offer you (PDF, 42.7KB)
59. Applying for NHS vacancies guidance (PDF, 241.2KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameLeah FenningJob titleLead Reporting RadiographerEmail addressleah.fenning@wwl.nhs.ukTelephone number01942778627Additional information
Anybody interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact Leah Fenning on telephone number 01942778627 or email address leah.fenning@wwl.nhs.uk.
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