Job summary
- Main area
- Radiography
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: remote working will be considered
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)
- Job ref
- 070-AHP096-0525
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glasbury House
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £46,840 - £53,602 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Reporting Radiographer
Band 7
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
Calling all Reporting Radiographers! Join Our Enthusiastic Team Today!
Are you a skilled and experienced Reporting Radiographer looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Look no further! We are looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic team in Powys.
At Powys Teaching Health Board, we pride ourselves on providing excellent patient care and diagnostic accuracy. As a Reporting Radiographer with us, you will play a vital role in our mission to provide high quality medical imaging services.
Part time hours. Base negotiable
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Perform accurate and timely radiographic examinations.
Analyse and interpret radiographic images, providing comprehensive and detailed reports.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure accurate diagnoses.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest advancements in radiographic techniques and technology.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
Serve as a mentor and resource for radiographers, offering guidance and support.
Develop and deliver educational sessions, workshops, and training programs for the radiographic and wider healthcare team.
Qualifications and Skills:
Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
MSc relevant to speciality (or working towards relevant MSc)
PGC in reporting
Registration with the appropriate professional body.
Extensive experience in reporting radiography.
Proficient in the use of radiographic imaging software and reporting systems.
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills with a collaborative nature and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Passion for teaching and supporting others in their professional growth.
If you are a dedicated Reporting Radiographer ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered
- BSc ( Hons) Radiography/ DCR Radiography
- PGC in Reporting
- MSc relevant to speciality
- Evidence of CPD in radiography in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable criteria
- Leadership training
- Development training
- Management training
- European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Attendance at relevant study days / courses / conferences
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience with teaching and mentoring staff/students
- Demonstration of critical thinking and analytical skills incorporating critical reflection
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Advanced knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including audit, risk management and quality
- Demonstration of decision making / clinical judgement and problem solving skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations, their implementation and implication
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Advanced keyboard and computer skills
- Knowledge of statistic and analysis techniques
- Demonstration of the application of research including use of and development of policies/protocols and guidelines
- Experience of acute trauma imaging
- Good knowledge of other imaging modalities
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of H&S
- Experience of other imaging modalities
- Experience of QC/QA programmes
- Knowledge of research methodology
- Undergraduate student training / assessment
Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Able to receive and present highly complex information in a clear and logical manner
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Up to date in all current issues related to profession
- Work autonomously within a clinical area
- Involvement in audit and service evaluation
- Advanced verbal and written skills
- Experience in teaching, mentorship and coaching
- Ability to access research / use information systems
- Critical appraisal / evaluation skills
- Ability to develop case for change
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Specialist clinical assessment skills
- Self-motivated
- Create and deliver presentations
- Team player/leader
- Lead and motivate a team
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Work within policies and protocols
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervision
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
- Organisational skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Participation in out of hours working
- Flexible working in radiology departments across PTHB
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Maintain and work at intense levels of concentration
- Work efficiently within a stressful and unpredictable environment
- Supportive of other team members
- Motivate less experienced staff to work effectively
- Carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
- Multi-tasking
- Caring and empathetic
- High standard of appearance and punctuality
- Team player
- Enthusiasm
Desirable criteria
- Remain calm and focussed in stressful situations
- Good decision maker
- Team leader
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Kirkham
- Job title
- Professional Head of Radiography
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01686 613279
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