Reporting Radiographer - Band 7

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.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Experience/ qualifications

Essential: - NHS experience; - HCPC register; - Teaching students/ colleagues; - Postgraduate certificate/Diploma in Reporting (including MSK)

Desirable: - RPS course; - Teaching/mentorship qualification (e.g., PGCert in Education, Practice Assessor).; - Datix investigator; - Line management

Governance

Essential: - equipment governance - supporting maintenance / fault reporting; - Audit - partaking or leading

Desirable: - improvement projects; - link staff such as IPC/ patient experience etc.