Trainee Reporting Radiographer - Plain Film
The closing date is 21 July 2026

Job summary
This is a training post whereby you will undertake a 12 month PgC (Musculoskeletal) in Clinical Reporting.

Upon completion of the course, exams and a successful preceptorship period you will be an expert practitioner, with responsibility for providing autonomous reports on plain film radiographic examinations, including Accident & Emergency, Outpatient and GP-referred patients.

Your working time will be spent undertaking clinical and reporting duties.

You will provide expert advice and support to senior and junior radiographers, assistant practitioners and student radiographers.

You will promote continuous professional development within the department by providing teaching sessions and communicating effectively any technical issues needing improvement.

You will also provide expert advice to hospital doctors and non-medical referrers within your field of expertise to facilitate highest standards of patient care.

You will continuously audit your own reporting standards.

Main duties of the job
The role involves interpreting plain film radiographs and producing clear, accurate written reports for General Practitioners, hospital clinicians and other healthcare professionals. You will ensure all reports are communicated promptly and take responsibility for authorising them in your own name, remaining fully accountable for their content. Any imaging that shows significant or urgent pathology must be acted upon immediately, with timely escalation to the referring clinician.

The post requires working strictly within your own level of competency and referring cases beyond this scope to a Reporting Radiographer colleague, Consultant Radiologist or Radiology Registrar. You will contribute to maintaining high image quality across the department and support ongoing quality assurance.

Continuous auditing of personal reporting standards is essential, including participation in quarterly peer review within the reporting radiographer team. The role also includes providing expert advice and support to clinicians, radiographers, student radiographers, GPs and other healthcare professionals.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year, Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-CSS-SO-3900
Job locations: Southend, Prittlewell chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Record of current CPD activity

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Significant plain film experience
• Knowledge of IR(ME)R and IRR legislation

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Strong written communication
• Special interest in plain film and desire for continuous learning
• Meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

• IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Prittlewell chase, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Plain Film Reporting Supt
Lee Shoesmith
lee.shoesmith1@nhs.net
03004436396