Trainee Chest Reporting Radiographer

We are looking for an experienced diagnostic radiographer to join our growing team of reporting radiographers at WSFT. We currently support radiographer reporting across various specialties including MSK plain film, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, and Nuclear Medicine. We are now looking to introduce plain film chest reporting to further complement this establishment. WSFT Radiographers are highly valued by our Radiologists who share interesting cases and learning experiences. The reporting radiographers contribute significantly towards our achievement of key performance indicators.

The WSFT Radiology department is proud to deliver a high-quality service which consistently receives excellent patient feedback. Our staff survey feedback shows that the department provides good wellbeing support in an environment that offers good CPD/staff development opportunities.

This is an exciting time to join WSFT with the opening of our new Community Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket in December 2024, which will see the addition of CT and MRI scanning on the site as well as the existing X-Ray and Ultrasound services delivered there. We are also continuing to plan for our new acute hospital expected to open in 2030.

We are looking to invest in the professional development of an experienced diagnostic radiographer seeking to pursue a career in image reporting. If you feel you meet all of the essential criteria in the person specification and could fulfill the job description, delivering excellent patient care and a high-quality service, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will be based as an employee within the West Suffolk Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a band 6 trainee reporting radiographer. You will be committing to train as a chest reporting radiographer, meeting the clinical and academic requirements of the course. You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the role through completion of an academic training programme delivered by the University of Suffolk (UoS). You will work as a band 6 radiographer clinically, alongside the multidisciplinary team within the radiology department whilst training to be a reporting radiographer under the supervision of an appropriate mentor. You will be expected to work full time to achieve the requirements of the course and associated governance activities. There will be a minimum of 20% protected study time (7.5 hours/1 day per week). The post will be band 6 during the training period, moving to band 7 upon completion of the academic course, all required competencies, and the ability to work autonomously.

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.

Please see job description attached to view main duties and responsibilities of the role.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

• Degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Valid HCPC registration.

• Previous experience of observing chest x-ray reporting of a qualified practitioner.

• Substantial post-qualification experience in general radiography covering a broad range of examinations.
• Demonstrable leadership experience.
• A good understanding of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI).

• Previous experience in audit and/or governance and safety/quality activities and processes.
• Evidence of recent CPD activities relating to chest x-ray reporting.
• Previous experience of quality/accreditation process.
• Previous experience as a band 6 radiographer.

• Ability to complete a recognised post-graduate qualification in chest x-ray reporting.
• Good leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all grades of staff using a range of communication methods.
• Confident and assertive, but diplomatic and approachable.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently, managing own time and workload as well as that of others.
• Commitment to own personal development.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Confident to represent the department at meetings as required.
• Flexible, adaptable, and open to new ways of working.

• Good ability to deal with conflict and manage difficult situations.

• Ambitious.
• Able to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.
• Willing to work hours flexibly when required.
• Able to respond well to developmental feedback and apply reflection techniques to enhance performance.

• Willingness and ability to travel to and work at other WSFT base sites if required.
• Willingness to complete a recognised leadership and management qualification as required.

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ

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