Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 276-8335325-AC
- Employer
- Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Victoria Hospital
- Town
- East Grinstead
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/11/2026
Employer heading
Reporting Radiographer - Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 7
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
In addition to receiving tertiary referrals from across the South East of England, we have a network of ‘spoke’ sites at district general hospitals enabling our consultants to offer their expertise with routine treatments and consultations as close to patients’ homes as is possible. With the recent addition of video led ‘virtual’ consultations we also enable patients who have some distance to travel to avoid the additional stress and worry of a long journey.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as
- tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
- flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
- a dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
The Trust is committed to offering a range of flexible working options to support employees to balance work and personal commitments, and the delivery of high quality and cost effective services.
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Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England, and to achieve that wants every member of staff to be a green champion. The way in which the Trust works has a significant impact on the organisation’s carbon footprint and that of our patients. From the heat, light and power supplies within the hospital to avoiding unnecessary patient journeys, the Trust is empowering all staff to create a sustainable health and care environment for future generations. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, to use energy and water efficiently, to walk or cycle to work if you can, and to have a focus on sustainability in the workplace.
You can view our Green Plan here: Green Plan - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Reporting Radiographer to join the Radiology team at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This advanced practitioner role is integral to delivering a high-quality diagnostic imaging and reporting service, supporting timely diagnosis, effective clinical decision-making and excellent patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will independently report a range of radiographic examinations within their scope of practice, working closely with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams. They will contribute to a safe, responsive and patient-centred imaging service, ensuring reports are accurate, clinically relevant and delivered within agreed turnaround times.
In addition to reporting responsibilities, the post holder will participate in audit, quality assurance, clinical governance and service improvement activities, supporting the continued development of imaging pathways and services.
As a senior member of the team, the post holder will provide leadership, mentorship and support to radiographers, trainee reporting radiographers and students, promoting professional development and best practice across the department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced reporting radiographer seeking to further develop their clinical, leadership and educational skills within a supportive and progressive NHS organisation.
Main duties of the job
- Independently interpret and report radiographic examinations within the agreed scope of practice, ensuring reports are accurate, timely and clinically relevant.
- Undertake a range of diagnostic radiography duties, maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and image quality.
- Work collaboratively with consultant radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to support effective patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, discrepancy review, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives.
- Act as a professional role model, providing clinical leadership, advice and support to radiographers, students and trainee reporting radiographers.
- Contribute to the education, training and assessment of staff and learners within the department.
- Support the development and implementation of departmental policies, protocols and evidence-based practice.
- Maintain professional registration and competency, undertaking continuing professional development to support advanced practice.
- Assist in the delivery of an efficient, patient-focused radiology service, helping to meet reporting turnaround times and service performance standards.
- Participate in out-of-hours, weekend and emergency imaging services as required by the needs of the service.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Experience/ qualifications
Essential criteria
- NHS experience
- HCPC register
- Teaching students/ colleagues
- Postgraduate certificate/Diploma in Reporting (including MSK)
Desirable criteria
- RPS course
- Teaching/mentorship qualification (e.g., PGCert in Education, Practice Assessor).
- Datix investigator
- Line management
governance
Essential criteria
- equipment governance - supporting maintenance / fault reporting
- Audit - partaking or leading
Desirable criteria
- improvement projects
- link staff such as IPC/ patient experience etc.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dave Jenkins
- Job title
- Operational and Quality Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01342 414249
- Additional information
Sarah Solanki
Clinical Director -Core Clinical and Community Services
01342 414249
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
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