Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced radiographer to join our team at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals. The position is open to those already fully or part trained in an element of plain film reporting and for those that would need training.  The post is for the reporting for Chest and abdomen and MSK plain film imaging.

The post holder should demonstrate innovation and passion around delivering a quality service. They must be dynamic in adapting to the ever changing demands on our services in addition to supporting and developing the skillset of the advanced practice and radiology teams.

Please note this post may include working cross site.

SaTH has state of the art imaging equipment installed in 2020, including dedicated reporting hubs and facilities.

The post holder must have extensive post-qualification experience including working in an NHS hospital and have a current Visa to work in the UK.

If the post holder is to commence training with SaTH and is not already an advanced practitioner they will be employed under a training contract. Please see separate PS document for further understanding.

Main duties of the job

• The primary purpose of the role is to carry out general modality imaging reporting in a supervised capacity until signed off for autonomous practice.
• To train to undertake image interpretation and reporting using highly specialist knowledge of the pathology and differential diagnoses for MSK and chest and abdomen Imaging.
• Provide high quality, comprehensively written reports.
• Maintain general modality Imaging skills and competency including any other areas of clinical expertise.
• Independently prioritise patients and organise the workload from a variety of referral pathways to meet the needs of the service.
• Directly provide practical training, supervision and assessment of under-graduates, postgraduates and radiology registrars in training.
• Participate in research, audit, and CPD.
• To actively participate in the organisation of CPD lectures.
• To participate in the Radiology 7-day rota.
• To promote best practice, education, and delivery of standards.

Working for your organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

All Radiographers with more than 1 year post graduate experience contribute to the training and mentorship of undergraduate students and the department has an excellent on site teaching environment. The department is fully committed to role extension and has practicing Radiographers undertaking Ultrasound, Barium Swallows, CT Colonoscopies and plain film reporting.

We are committed to the development of our teams, including extension into advanced practice, under the guidance of our Consultant Radiographer - striving to provide quality imaging for our patients.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales and has been awarded over £300 million to invest in our hospitals.