# Reporting Radiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/reporting-radiographer/56c28c4d-8f5e-4eaf-947b-99311486afd6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/reporting-radiographer/56c28c4d-8f5e-4eaf-947b-99311486afd6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - **Location:** Darent Valley Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £51,657 - £58,785 per annum pro rata inc HCAs - **Contract type:** Permanent: 7 day working - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (per annum) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T14:11:13.698Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Dartford/Dartford_Gravesham_NHS_Trust/Radiography/Radiography-v8234225 - **Employer website:** https://www.dvh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Please Note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has a vibrant Radiographer led reporting service that covers multiple areas and is growing in scope. The job advert is looking for a dynamic professional to join our excellent reporting team. the applicant should have a subspecialty interest in chest and/or MSK reporting though other areas may be considered. DGT has developed a state of the art reporting hub that has been specifically designed for reporting clinicians with ergonomics and minimum disruptions for the optimal reporting environment. DGT also has a well developed and mature home reporting strategy with equality between medical and non medical reporting groups. The Trust has a strong commitment to equality and diversity. We aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 'Positive action' initiatives can be used whenever an under-represented group is identified. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke free organisation. To improve public health, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site. For advice and support on stop smoking please call 0300 123 1220. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for enthusiastic, specialist trained individuals with post qualification experience in reporting to join our friendly team. With a view to expanding our service to a seven day working in reporting. Radiology are looking for full or part-time staff. Flexible hours are expected working weekends and evenings as part of core hours. The candidate must be flexible, dynamic and able to lead a team with a passion for teaching, continuous professional learning and quality improvement. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Trust serving a growing local population of 340,000 providing imaging services at Darent Valley Hospital, North Kent CDC, Queen Marys Sidcup, Erith and Gravesend. There will be a requirement for cross site rotation. We have an extensive range of modalities including DR, CT, MRI, ultrasound, breast imaging, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, interventional and cardiac angiography and all aspects of general and fluoroscopic radiography. We positively support professional and personal development. For more information contact Liz Barrett Lead Reporting Radiographer 01322 428157. Working days and or shift patterns will be agreed by the line manager to meet the needs of a 7 day service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical responsibilities: To take an advanced role in the activities of the Radiology department. To perform a comprehensive range of radiographic procedures. To determine the need for additional examinations based on clinical presentation and image appearances. To use advanced clinical judgement to enable independent decision-making. To independently interpret plain film radiographs (in a timely fashion) in order to establish a diagnosis, provide information to inform better patient management and treatment. To ensure that all patients are treated with consideration and care that is appropriate to their condition, using clinical judgement as to the optimum technique, selection of equipment and other parameters. Liaise with other staff to ensure the smooth running of the Radiology services. To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Ionising Radiations Regulations, the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations and the departmental protocols for the implementation of IR(ME)R. To abide by the Local Rules for radiation protection and the Operational and Safety Policy for MRI. To take part in the provision of an out-of-hours service. To undertake reporting of plain film examinations during core hours and at weekends as part of the reporting team To take part in the department’s Quality Assurance programme, including regular testing of the Radiology equipment, and QA of the reporting service. To be aware of the principles of clinical governance and ensure that working practices conform to these principles. To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings where appropriate. Maintain professional standards at all times ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience supplemented by postgraduate course(s) - Extensive experience post-graduation - Experience of independent plain film reporting **Desirable** - Experience of undertaking audit ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Able to adapt to different work setting within the department - Able to recognise and respond sensitively and appropriately to individual patients needs - Physically capable of moving and positioning various types of patient and equipment - Caring Attitude - Enthusiastic/Motivated ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised - Able to manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines - Able to communicate learned skills to junior staff - Good interpersonal skills - Good oral and written communication skills - Ability to manage complex clinical situations - Evidence of supervisory skills - Computer literate - Interest in teaching ### Education and Training **Essential** - Diploma of College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography or Equivalent - HCPC Registered - Postgraduate Qualification in Radiographic Reporting - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Master level qualification or equivalent experience ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 568.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10594358) - [our behaviours (pdf, 86.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2315) - [staff car parking (pdf, 70.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2307) - [information for applicants (pdf, 92.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2308) - [staff benefits and incentives (png, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2309) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.