Job overview

To be a member of the Reporting Radiographer Team involved with providing and developing the radiographer plain Imaging reporting service.
To participate in the radiographic rotation through general imaging areas, ensuring that a high quality imaging service is provided. 
To support the day to day organisation of the department in conjunction with the Lead Radiographers and multidisciplinary staff

Main duties of the job

1.    To provide a report based on Radiological findings, suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis and advising follow up where necessary.
2.    The post holder will take responsibility for approving all reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness. All reports will be available on the Electronic Patient Record and PACS Systems.
3.    To work with the Lead Reporting Radiographer and Radiologists to ensure the provision of the Plain Imaging Reporting Service is maintained to high quality standards, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at all times.
4.    To provide feedback on Chest image reporting and establish quality standards.
5.    Attend and arrange clinical meetings where appropriate.
6.    To liaise effectively with clinical and nursing staff from other disciplines as necessary, acting as initial point of contact for them as required.
7.    To actively and continually audit the accuracy of the reporting service provided.
8.    To undertake teaching and assessment in plain imaging radiography reporting within Radiology, and the wider Trust Staff and AHP and groups when required.
9.    To supervise and sign off reports for Chest Reporting trainees and SpRs on rotation when required.

Radiography Duties as per JD

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.