Radiographer (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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Job summary

Leeds Radiology currently has several exciting opportunities for keen, motivated and enthusiastic Radiographers and Student Radiographers. The role opportunities at LTHT include cross-site Plain Film rotation between two hospital sites, plain film and modality rotation or a role within specialised radiology modalities including Dental, CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheter Labs. Rotational roles within LTHT will allow you to develop and gain a broad depth of experience in various specialised aspects of our radiology service.

Our established preceptorship programme includes a structured induction programme and competency training, one-to-one support and regular review meetings to ensure you feel supported as you develop your skills, knowledge and experience.

CPD as a newly qualified Radiographer in plain film includes red dot with progression to primary commenting evaluation and NG tube hot commenting.

We are holding a Recruitment Event on March 1st 2025. The event will provide you with the opportunity to discover the benefits of a role as a Radiographer at Leeds. You will meet some of our most recently qualified Radiographers, alongside our Clinical Educators who will share their experiences of starting their career within the Trust and what we can offer to develop your career in Radiography at LTHT. Please register to attend.

If you require further information please email - leedsth-tr.leedsradiologyrecruitment@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 plain film Radiographer main duties will include undertaking a wide range of general radiographic examinations in the emergency department and minor injury units, as well as in outpatient and inpatient departments. In addition, duties will include performing portable examinations in the resuscitation department and on general wards, as well on high dependency and intensive care units. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be required to provide imaging in theatre to support services such as Urology, Trauma, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. You be required to use a variety of radiographic equipment to produce high quality images. Full equipment training will be provided as part of the preceptorship programme, as well training on imaging protocols and standards of image quality. As a Band 5 Radiographer you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidates will need to be flexible and will participate in department 24/7 shift patterns.

About us

Expected Shortlisting Date:

12/02/2025

Planned Interview Date:

01/03/2025

LTHT is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and employs more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites. Interested individuals can look forward to the challenges that a position working as a Radiographer in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK will bring. Leeds Radiology offers diagnostic imaging to a wide variety of clinical specialties including Trauma & Orthopaedics, Oncology, Transplant Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Gastro-Intestinal, Elderly Medicine, Urology, Renal and Hepatology. The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is also home to the regions Major Trauma Centre as well as The St Jamess Institute of Oncology housed in the state of the art Bexley Wing. Seacroft Hospital has recently been developed into a new Community Diagnostic Centre with a 7 day week Radiology Service.

LTHT is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-RAD-0229

Job locations

St. James's University Hospital

Beckett Street

Leeds

LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job holder will be a state registered Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and work as an autonomous Radiographer Practitioner undertaking a wide range of general radiographic examinations and fluoroscopy procedures.

The job holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high quality radiology service for patients, adhering to policies and procedures as specified by the Trust and Radiology Management Team.

The job holder is responsible for performing with the highest standard of patient care and technical practice in their clinical area whilst imaging patients and will adhere to the codes of conduct of behaviours of the professional body, The College of Radiographers and the HCPC. They will ensure the interests of the patient are maintained at all times, including acting as a patients advocate as necessary.

There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours service.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical:

Comply with LTHT Radiation Safety policies including Local Rules and Employers Procedures in line with National Regulations eg IRR17 and IRMER2017

Work to local protocols.

Act in the role of Operator* while carrying out all aspects of clinical imaging employing the appropriate work areas Protocols *as defined in IR(ME)R 2017

Following entitlement will act in the role of Practitioner* in accordance with LTHT IR(ME)R Employers procedures and following departmental protocols to justify and authorise medical exposures

Act as a patient advocate in radiation protection issues.

Ensure patients have given informed consent prior to radiographic examinations and where necessary advise them of the potential risks.

Apply a high level of manual dexterity in acquiring accurate, high quality diagnostic images, adapting standard technique when necessary.

Operate advanced software on specialist radiological equipment, requiring excellent hand-eye co-ordination and manual dexterity.

Review images and where necessary, to seek advice when additional images may be required, prior to patient departure from the department.

Ensure that images are presented for reporting purposes in a timely and accurate manner.

Recognise and identify radiographic abnormalities, following training and authorisation and using the appropriate scheme of work (Red Dot / Comments)

Prepare and clear away preparation trolleys for contrast examinations.

Ensure appropriate infection control measures are utilised, paying particular attention to personal protection as well as the management of equipment and linen contaminated by bodily fluids.

Responsible for the care, comfort and clinical well-being of the patient during the radiological examination. This includes the monitoring or administration of pre-prescribed oxygen under direct supervision

Liaison with safeguarding and external agencies when suspicion of patient in danger, for example, child protection team

Taking an active role in audit, development and research (on an occasional basis)

Understand the emergency procedures in the departments worked in and responsibilities in a MAJAX

Administrative/Operational Responsibilities:

Effectively liaise with all disciplines of staff.

Participate in the safe transfer of patients and equipment within the department and hospital, using manual handling guidelines and risk assessments.

Communicate negotiated changes to staff rosters to a senior radiographer.

Organise personal workload in line with clinical priorities.

Report deficits in the data integrity of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS).

Report clinical, non-clinical and radiation incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

Enter accurate patient and examination data into RIS and

Maintain accurate records at all times.

Understand the contingencies required when electronic systems fail.

Familiar with the range of technical applications available on Imaging Equipment.

Ensure that equipment faults are reported to the relevant Senior Radiographer.

Assist in regular Quality Assurance (QA), including equipment testing.

Equipment duties:

Wear personal protective equipment when required

Care for, check and maintain high standards of cleanliness of clinical equipment to minimise spread of infection

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in examination rooms to minimise spread of infection

Ensure safe disposal of linen and clinical waste from the department

As part of the radiology team ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and used appropriately.

Multi-disciplinary Team working and Communication Skills:

Assess specific communication needs of individual patients, where there may be barriers with communication e.g. complex/sensitive nature of information.

Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients and their escorts prior to, during and after an examination.

Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team within and without the radiology department, taking responsibility for defined tasks as determined by a Senior Radiographer.

Act as a source of information for Radiology Assistants and students.

Maintain effective verbal and/or written communication and working relationships, with patients, colleagues, other hospital staff, relatives and visitors

Recognise the potential for conflict in relationships and seek to minimise this and contribute to effective communication and team working.

Ensure that the confidentiality of all information gained while undertaking the role is safeguarded and maintained in accordance with professional, local and national guidelines and regulations e.g. Data Protection Act (1998).

Recognise and report when a patients well-being may be at risk by reporting to safeguarding.

Information and Record Keeping:

Ensure written and electronic records are maintained accurately and timely for self and others.

Ensure the computerised picture archiving and communication system is the accurate record of the examinations undertake on every patient imaged.

Participate in ethically approved audit projects, including gathering evidence for best practice assessment, either of their own work, that of the department or others, as required.

Other duties:

Assist in promoting the overall aims of the department.

Assist in the supervision and clinical instruction of undergraduate radiography students and other trainees.

When required provide mentorship and/or preceptorship support

Complete formalised weekly report forms for under-graduate radiography students, in accordance with University requirements

Work with others to evaluate use of resources to develop high standards of patient care and achieve value for money initiatives.

Maintain and develop an appropriate level of professional knowledge and understanding to enable the safe delivery of practice.

Participate in the individual performance review system.

Participate in personal development needs that may be identified by the team manager or in the appraisal process in an agreed timeframe.

Responsible for own mandatory training and ensure it is up to date

Supervise safe work practices of NHS staff and students in a hazardous environment.

Attend departmental meetings when required.

Additional duties as requested by the management team, commensurate with the grade