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.