Locum Reporting Radiographer
Location: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary: £20 - £30 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full-time
Contract Period: 3 months initially
About Us: Our client NHS Trust provides comprehensive medical services to approximately 490,000 people across southwest London and northeast Surrey. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care to diverse communities and are supported by a dedicated team of 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers.
About the Role: Our NHS Trust is seeking a Reporting Radiographer to play a crucial role in advancing our Reporting Service. The role involves ensuring timely and accurate reporting of scans with excellence and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide detailed written or verbal reports on diagnostic imaging (plain film/MRI/CT) to referring clinicians.
- Organize and manage your workload efficiently daily.
- Conduct high-quality diagnostic imaging across various modalities, adhering to departmental protocols.
- Supervise and support junior Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Apprentices, and students.
- Assist in the teaching of SpRs and engage in research and audit activities.
- Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to infection control and radiation safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and manage equipment issues, maintaining accurate records.
Qualifications:
- Essential: BSc(Hons) Radiography, DCR(D) Diploma or Equivalent; PgCert/PgDip/MSc in plain film reporting.
- Desirable: Management training.
Experience:
- Essential: Senior radiographer experience in multiple modalities; experience in monitoring junior staff.
- Desirable: Previous reporting radiographer role; teaching and supervision experience.
Knowledge:
- Essential: Familiarity with reporting radiographer standards and local policies; understanding of IR(ME)R 2017 legislation.
Additional Requirements:
- Current UK professional registration.