Reporting Radiographer - 12 month fixed term contract in Portsmouth PO3 6DW (...

Are you an experienced Radiographer, looking for your next challenge? Find a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. We have a rare opportunity to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. Working within our clean, modern and comfortable hospital in Portsmouth which specialises in planned surgery for predominantly NHS patients. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly. Responsible for undertaking plain film reporting sessions and clinical sessions and for assisting the Lead reporting Radiographer with the development of the Radiographer Reporting Service. As a senior Radiographer with expertise in Radiography and Image Interpretation the post holder will undertake reporting sessions and provide teaching sessions to other practitioners and clinicians. Initiating and undertaking audit, discrepancy/MDT meetings and development will form an integral part of the post under Clinical Governance. You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multi-disciplinary team supported by our experienced Imaging Management team, to deliver clinically safe and high quality to patients. Duties include, undertaking plain film reporting sessions in line with departmental guidelines and policies ensuring accuracy and adhering to timelines and providing a report based on the radiological findings, and suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis and advising follow up where appropriate. The role will involve 0.5 WTE reporting MSK plain imaging and 0.5 WTE clinical work (x-rays) with some weekend shifts. You will be required to undertake reporting sessions and clinics, totalling 37.5 hours per week. You will be an HCPC registered Radiographer with robust post graduate experience within the UK and knowledge of current developments in radiographic techniques. It would be an advantage if you have experience in general radiography, theatre radiography, fluoroscopy and knowledge of cross-sectional imaging. Have a broad knowledge and experience of techniques for all radiological modalities including X-ray & Theatre Radiography, Understanding of IR(ME)R & IRR Legislation and experience analysing X-ray images & recognition of abnormalities that are present are all essential. Our Reporting Radiographers act at Leads, therefore some experience of team leadership or management would be desirable but not essential.