Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the Radiology team as a Plain Film Musculoskeletal and Chest Reporting Radiographer.
The department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional.
The appointment will be for 30 hours per week. This will include working your fair share of Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
* To provide an autonomous reporting service for plain film imagingby analysing, interpreting and issuing an independent report and when necessary discussing the findings with the referring clinician.
* To provide expert clinical advice in relation to Emergency Care and to support the multidisciplinary team.
* Participate in the furtherdevelopment of the radiographer led reporting service.
* Deliver presentations/training sessions to enhance knowledge of image reporting to Radiographer colleagues and clinicians.
* Demonstrate ability to act as a recognised expert within diagnostic imaging, providing specialist advice to clinicians as appropriate.
* Carry out a wide range of Radiographic Procedures using a variety of specialised equipment.
Working for our organisation
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Buying and Selling Annual Leave
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
* Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
* Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our Values
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
* Post Graduate Diploma in Chest and MSK reporting or equivalent.
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
* Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience in the education of others by delivering information / presentations
* Experience post qualification BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography
* Experience in monitoring and/or supervising junior and support staff.
* Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
* Experience in first line management
* Experience with using a Patient Archive and Communication systems. (PACS)
* Experience with CRIS
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'
* Have the knowledge and experience to plan and prioritise patient centred workload and own workload.
* In depth knowledge of anatomy physiology and pathology and imaging protocols according to speciality
* Knowledge of current radiographic and wider health care issues
* Ability to use initiative, analyse and solve problems and make decisions
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to manage difficult situations
* Ability to prioritise work and remain calm under pressure
* Ability to analyse and solve problems, both clinical and non-clinical.
* Be self-motivated as well as a motivated team-worker.
* Sound, effective leadership skills
* Works to a high degree of accuracy