Job summary
The post holder will have a level of knowledge and expertise that supports consultancy across these four interdependent pillars.
They will provide expert practice in their field of imaging, including image reporting. The post holder will also be competent in contributing to or leading MDT discussions.
They will exercise a high degree of professional and personal autonomy, acting as a consultant practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence, decision making and a knowledge base beyond those associated with conventional Advanced Practitioner roles, thereby acting as an expert in their field
To spend a minimum of 60% direct clinical care with the remainder of time split across specified supporting professional activities (SPA) and other activities such as additional NHS responsibilities (ANR) and externally funded duties (ED) ensuring all four pillars of practice are maintained.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and alterations in hours or times of work may be required from time to time and this will be done with consultation and negotiation.
Main duties of the job
Consultant Radiographer in Cardiothoracic Imaging
This post needs to be led by a radiographer with experience in advanced clinical practice and abilities to ensure that the interactions with the key services facilitates a progression to improve new ways of working.
We are looking for an experienced radiographer with extensive autonomous Radiographic reporting with Chest reporting within their current practice to lead this service.
Applicants must be HCPC registered radiographers with post graduate qualifications in chest Reporting. Skype interviews are not accommodated.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Gemma Coles- Deputy Operational Lead-Imaging
(gemma.coles@uhl-tr.nhs.uk)
About us
As one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals in the UK, our UHL promise is to "RISE". The University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is based on three main hospital sites and employs around 14,500 staff.
UHL is one of the largest cardiothoracic centres in the UK and has been at the forefront of local and national research programmes. The population referral base is around 2 million for adult Cardiac Surgery and as Aortic Dissection Centre for the East Midlands region; Cardiac Surgery at the Trust enjoys a prestigious position with excellent clinical outcomes. Due to working closely with local universities, we play a vital role in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We also have specialist MDT's for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Mesothelioma and are part of the Regional Sarcoma and Neuroendocrine tumour MDTs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a highly specialised imaging service complying with all standards of both the Department and other relevant national bodies.
- Provide clinical and professional leadership
- Support and facilitate the development and introduction of evidence-based practice
- Contribute to policy proposals on behalf of national organisations such as the College of Radiographers
- Lead in the clinical development of relevant patient pathways.
- Treat all patients in a professional manner.
- Be actively involved in ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients.
- Lead Research Projects that will benefit a high quality service, identifying opportunities to improve patient care and / or reduce costs of service delivery where possible
- Participate in personal and peer review and implementation of agreed outcomes.
- Observation of IR(ME)R 2000 and IRR99. To act as Operator and Practitioner responsible for justification and authorisation of medical exposures.
- Ensure that all demographic details and relevant clinical information are accurately recorded in a legible and concise manner.
- Undertake any further duties as directed by the Operational Leads.
- Be proactive in supporting the delivery of national and local targets.
- Develop links with other Consultant Radiographers, promoting the role and the organisation and creating a network for best practice.
- Develop links with Higher Education Institutions, promoting Radiography, Advanced and Consultant Practice and the Organisation and delivering specialist teaching.
- Work with regional bodies including the LLR ICB, Imaging Academy and Cancer and Diagnostics Faculty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a highly specialised imaging service complying with all standards of both the Department and other relevant national bodies.
- Provide clinical and professional leadership
- Support and facilitate the development and introduction of evidence-based practice
- Contribute to policy proposals on behalf of national organisations such as the College of Radiographers
- Lead in the clinical development of relevant patient pathways.
- Treat all patients in a professional manner.
- Be actively involved in ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients.
- Lead Research Projects that will benefit a high quality service, identifying opportunities to improve patient care and / or reduce costs of service delivery where possible
- Participate in personal and peer review and implementation of agreed outcomes.
- Observation of IR(ME)R 2000 and IRR99. To act as Operator and Practitioner responsible for justification and authorisation of medical exposures.
- Ensure that all demographic details and relevant clinical information are accurately recorded in a legible and concise manner.
- Undertake any further duties as directed by the Operational Leads.
- Be proactive in supporting the delivery of national and local targets.
- Develop links with other Consultant Radiographers, promoting the role and the organisation and creating a network for best practice.
- Develop links with Higher Education Institutions, promoting Radiography, Advanced and Consultant Practice and the Organisation and delivering specialist teaching.
- Work with regional bodies including the LLR ICB, Imaging Academy and Cancer and Diagnostics Faculty.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- HCPC Radiographer
- Post graduate qualification in Radiographic reporting
Desirable
- PhD in Radiographic/healthcare subjects
- Experience in leading a team/service
Experience
Essential
- Proven post graduate experience
- Evidence of publication in peer review journal on relevant topic
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- HCPC Radiographer
- Post graduate qualification in Radiographic reporting
Desirable
- PhD in Radiographic/healthcare subjects
- Experience in leading a team/service
Experience
Essential
- Proven post graduate experience
- Evidence of publication in peer review journal on relevant topic
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication 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.
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).
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.
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).
