Lead Reporting Radiographer
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,888.00 to £64,880.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57888.00 - £64880.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9292-26-0043 |
Summary
Deliver precise and clinically sound written reports on a range of imaging examinations and referral sources, suggesting diagnosis or differential diagnosis and follow-up action where appropriate Offer expert verbal clinical guidance to radiographers, clinicians and other practitioners when approached Evaluate the appropriateness of radiology referrals of radiology referrals in line with both national regulations and local protocols. Champion the role of reporting radiographers for reporting radiographer services and contribute to patient care and organisational operations, whilst demonstrating excellent clinical expertise and knowledge. Serve as a key advisor for imaging referrers and patients. Perform high-quality diagnostic imaging for the full range of examinations, maintaining patient comfort and safety and appropriate communication. Adapt imaging protocols where appropriate to optimise diagnostic information in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition. Assess specific communication needs of individual patients and implement alternative methods when needed to ensure that patient safety is maintained. Promptly communicate critical findings of pathology requiring urgent medical review. Ensure that Trust Infection Control protocols and procedures are adhered to at all times, including use of personal protection where appropriate. Fulfil responsibilities as an IRMER operator under IRMER (2017). Be an active member of the ImageEast imaging network and positively represent the trust in relevant forums. Participate in the Radiology Duty Manager roster and the divisional Bronze roster.