Trainee Radiography Advanced Practitioner

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified experienced radiographer to gain the relevant qualifications required to become a trust-wide advanced reporting practitioner. The candidate will join the existing team of advanced radiographer practitioners reporting musculoskeletal and is expected to continue training to become competent in reporting chest and abdominal images. The radiographer reporting service at the Trust supports an immediate 12‑hour, 7‑day service, and the scope of practice includes all referral groups.

The successful applicant will contribute to this pattern of work, be expected to enrol in the image interpretation course at Bradford University to gain a postgraduate certificate in MSK Reporting, and eventually qualify as a Radiography Advanced Practitioner. The role is based at Pinderfields but requires working across all Trust sites. The current job plan consists of 70% reporting and 30% advanced practice duties.

The successful applicant will have high clinical standards, evidence of leading audits and delivering training within radiology, and will accept the challenges of delivering a high quality service during significant NHS change. The service operates across all three hospital sites and a Community Diagnostic Centre based in Wakefield, offering a number of diagnostic imaging investigations closer to home. The role includes leadership in general radiography, responsibility for clinical work and professional development, and participation in the 7‑day reporting service.

• Maintain and enhance clinical expertise, ensuring high technical and professional standards at all times.
• Ensure imaging procedures are carried out in accordance with mandatory departmental systems of work and protocols.
• Adapt technique to the condition of the patient and level of cooperation.
• Assess each patient and determine the correct action for examination and diagnosis.
• Initiate and advise on follow‑up action where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development of departmental policies and protocols.
• Contribute to the implementation and development of quality assurance programmes, including departmental audit.
• Develop independent decision‑making, including diagnostic and assessment skills.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as delegated by the Team Leader or Consultant Radiographer.

• Prioritise the workload of patients with acute illness or injury.
• Deputise for the Consultant Radiographers.
• Supervise radiographic staff and student radiographers.
• Assist in the delivery of quality assurance programmes.

• Communicate verbally and in writing the final clinical reports on radiography examinations to referring clinicians.
• Communicate verbally the results of examinations to patients and their carers of varying abilities and understanding.
• Provide patients with advice on the management and treatment of soft tissue injuries in accordance with the appropriate care pathway.
• Participate in clinical multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Discuss own practice with peers and work effectively as part of the evolving radiology team.
• Build and maintain good relationships with other departments and disciplines working together to develop service improvements, including in clinical multidisciplinary meetings.

• Ensure the safe use of X‑ray and associated equipment.
• Report equipment malfunctions and help maintain comprehensive and accurate records of faults, ensuring that staff are kept up to date regarding the working status of equipment.
• Have an understanding of IR(ME)
  R and IRR
  2017 regulations; work closely with the Radiation Protection Supervisors to continuously evaluate and monitor systems and practices.
• Function as a Practitioner under the IR (ME) R regulations.
• Have a good working knowledge of the Radiology Information System.
• Input patient details and reports into the computer system.

• BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR(R)
• HPC Registered

• BSc (Hons) Radiography or DCR(R)
• HPC Registered

• Postgraduate experience in diagnostic radiography
• Evidence of a comprehensive range of radiographic experience.
• Experience of managing complex…