Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Glenfield works particularly closely with the Leicester Royal infirmary and the Leicester General Hospital and there will be some rotation between these sites. The LRI has a busy Accident and Emergency Department and the LGH is being developed as a busy GP/OPD centre and non-acute site.

Some rotation between the plain x-ray and the cross-sectional & fluoroscopy team has been supported in the past for those who have requested it.

It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player; enthusiastic and driven.

As a successful applicant, you will be required to participate in the 24/7 out-of-hours roster which includes night duties, weekends and public holiday shifts and you will be expected to work across site.

Due to the nature of the interview, virtual/video interviews are unable to be accommodated and interviews must be attended in person. Please apply if you feel you will be able to attend an interview in Leicester within a few weeks of the advert closing date.

Please note that UHL are unable to reimburse travel expenses to attend interviews.

Due to the changeable nature of COVID, interview dates might change at short notice to allow for safe face to face interview.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• BSC in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Sound clinical knowledge
• competent IT skills
• Sound knowlegde of Ionising Radiation legislation

Communication

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Understanding of team working

Desirable

• Understands own strengths and weaknesses

Analytical & Judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to use and act on own initiative
• Ability to identify and resolve problems

Desirable

• Participation in Audit, project work

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

Employer's website

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