Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Radiographer (XR06)

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Job summary

The Dental Radiology Department at Leeds Dental Institute (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Radiographer with experience and interest in Dental Radiology to join our efficient and busy department.

The Leeds Dental Institute is joined with the University of Leeds Dental School and provides a 08:30am - 5:00 pm service with some Saturday working.

Candidates will need to demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise, have excellent communication skills, initiative and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will be required to co-ordinate the department, manage the departments workload and make informative departmental decisions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake a wide variety of dental & maxillofacial radiography including plain film and CBCT examinations.

About us

Our state of the art modern facilities offer an excellent working environment and a fantastic opportunity to learn new clinical skills and broaden your current skill base within an expert and supportive professional team.

We currently have 7 Imaging Rooms consisting of 5 Intra-Oral Units, 3 OPG Units (2 with Ceph) and 2 Cone Beam CT units. A range of Maxillo Facial Cone Beam CT examinations are undertaken in the department for inpatients & outpatients of LTHT and also for other NHS trusts within Yorkshire. The department is keen to facilitate further education opportunities, both formal and informal, and individuals are actively supported in this area. Involvement in departmental audits and research is expected and all staff are encouraged to attend regional and national conferences related to the department.

The department provides the training for Undergraduate Dentistry students, Dental Nurses, Hygiene and therapy trainees, and rad

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Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-RAD-0181

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake all the professional and technical requirements of the post as a State Registered qualified radiographer with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), while working as an autonomous practitioner within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Radiology Directorate. To perform a wide variety of specialised radiographic procedures and examinations within and outside the X-ray department, for example on wards and specialised operating theatres. Patients presenting for examination have diverse backgrounds and may have complex physical and/or psychological conditions. To manage personal workloads, authorising and prioritising radiological examinations as appropriate for clinical need. To work as a clinical specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high standards of patient care, whilst following policies and procedures as specified by the Radiology Management Team. The post holder also undertakes the supervision and specialist clinical training of radiographer, undergraduate students and other staff as appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake all the professional and technical requirements of the post as a State Registered qualified radiographer with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), while working as an autonomous practitioner within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Radiology Directorate. To perform a wide variety of specialised radiographic procedures and examinations within and outside the X-ray department, for example on wards and specialised operating theatres. Patients presenting for examination have diverse backgrounds and may have complex physical and/or psychological conditions. To manage personal workloads, authorising and prioritising radiological examinations as appropriate for clinical need. To work as a clinical specialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high standards of patient care, whilst following policies and procedures as specified by the Radiology Management Team. The post holder also undertakes the supervision and specialist clinical training of radiographer, undergraduate students and other staff as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC Radiography or equiv

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership

Experience

Essential

  • Dental Radiology

Desirable

  • CBCT imaging

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Good communication
  • Team worker
  • Decision Making

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC Radiography or equiv

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership

Experience

Essential

  • Dental Radiology

Desirable

  • CBCT imaging

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

  • Good communication
  • Team worker
  • Decision Making

Desirable

  • Management/Leadership 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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Chloe Large

chloe.large1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-RAD-0181

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX


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