Lead Reporting Radiographer in Harlow

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The post holder will lead and manage the team of reporting radiographers, providing guidance and mentoring where needed. In conjunction with the radiology Workforce Lead, they will manage the planning, organisation and delivery of educational programmes and resources for reporting radiographers and participate in the radiographer educational programme.

They are expected to provide clinical reports for a range of imaging examinations, suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, advising on follow‑up and taking appropriate action when this is required urgently. They will offer consultancy regarding radiographic diagnosis when approached by clinicians/practitioners that require advice. They will continue to set and maintain a high professional and technical standard of work and ensure all staff in the reporting service maintain similar standards.

They are expected to lead peer and self‑audit amongst the reporting radiographer team and maintain accurate records and encourage reflective process. They must also undertake data assessment in order to monitor reporting turnaround times, reporting capacity and other indications, advising the management team as required. They will positively contribute to service improvements and re‑design in line with national and local health service strategies. They are encouraged to conduct research and lead audits to support and develop the reporting service.

They should be an ever‑present face in the radiology department by performing a range of diagnostic radiography procedures as required, managing patient priority as appropriate. They will need to maintain a professional and cohesive relationship with the consultant body and ensure regular communication is upheld.

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver precise and clinically sound written reports on a range of imaging examinations and referral sources, suggesting diagnosis or differential diagnosis and follow‑up action where appropriate.
• Offer expert verbal clinical guidance to radiographers, clinicians and other practitioners when approached.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of radiology referrals in line with national regulations and local protocols.
• Champion the role of reporting radiographers for reporting radiographer services and contribute to patient care and organisational operations, whilst demonstrating excellent clinical expertise and knowledge.
• Serve as a key advisor for imaging referrers and patients.
• Perform high‑quality diagnostic imaging for the full range of examinations, maintaining patient comfort and safety and appropriate communication.
• Adapt imaging protocols where appropriate to optimise diagnostic information in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition.
• Assess specific communication needs of individual patients and implement alternative methods when needed to ensure that patient safety is maintained.
• Promptly communicate critical findings of pathology requiring urgent medical review.
• Ensure that Trust Infection Control protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times, including use of personal protection where appropriate.
• Fulfil responsibilities as an IRMER operator under IRMER (2017).
• Be an active member of the ImageEast imaging network and positively represent the trust in relevant forums.
• Participate in the Radiology Duty Manager roster and the divisional Bronze roster.

We are a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.