Reporting Radiographer - Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Reporting Radiographer to join the Radiology team at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This advanced practitioner role is integral to delivering a high-quality diagnostic imaging and reporting service, supporting timely diagnosis, effective clinical decision-making and excellent patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will independently report a range of radiographic examinations within their scope of practice, working closely with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams. They will contribute to a safe, responsive and patient-centred imaging service, ensuring reports are accurate, clinically relevant and delivered within agreed turnaround times.

In addition to reporting responsibilities, the post holder will participate in audit, quality assurance, clinical governance and service improvement activities, supporting the continued development of imaging pathways and services.

As a senior member of the team, the post holder will provide leadership, mentorship and support to radiographers, trainee reporting radiographers and students, promoting professional development and best practice across the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced reporting radiographer seeking to further develop their clinical, leadership and educational skills within a supportive and progressive NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Independently interpret and report radiographic examinations within the agreed scope of practice, ensuring reports are accurate, timely and clinically relevant.
• Undertake a range of diagnostic radiography duties, maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and image quality.
• Work collaboratively with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, discrepancy review, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives.
• Act as a professional role model, providing clinical leadership, advice and support to radiographers, students and trainee reporting radiographers.
• Contribute to the education, training and assessment of staff and learners within the department.
• Support the development and implementation of departmental policies, protocols and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain professional registration and competency, undertaking continuing professional development to support advanced practice.
• Assist in the delivery of an efficient, patient-focused radiology service, helping to meet reporting turnaround times and service performance standards.
• Participate in out-of-hours, weekend and emergency imaging services as required by the needs of the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Reporting Radiographer will provide a high-quality diagnostic imaging and reporting service, working as an autonomous practitioner within their scope of practice. The post holder will independently interpret and report imaging examinations, supporting timely diagnosis and patient management.

They will work closely with radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist advice and contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. The role also includes supporting service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and audit activities to maintain high standards of practice.

The successful candidate will act as a clinical role model, supporting the education, supervision and development of radiographers, students and trainee reporting radiographers. They will contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives, reporting performance targets and continuous service improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced reporting radiographer to play a key role in the advancement of radiology services while developing their leadership, educational and advanced clinical practice skills.

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.