Job summary
JOB TITLE: Senior Radiographer
BAND: Band 6
BASE: Your primary base will be the Glenfiled Hospital but travel between UHL hospital sites to work in other areas may be required.
HOURS: 37.5 per week. Participation in 24/7 working will be required, including bank and public holidays. Part time workers welcome to apply.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent Radiographer
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Imaging Service Managers
Main duties of the job
The plain film work load includes GP appointments, outpatients, orthopaedic and some urology and thoracic theatre cases. Some staff have also helped out at times working in the Leicestershire community hospitals and in the Radiology Emergency Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The nearby Leicester Royal Infirmary has a busy Emergency Department and following a suitable induction period at your base site, there exists a potential opportunity for those who also wish to develop their trauma experience via an additional bank post.
It is essential that you are highly motivated, a good communicator and team player and enthusiastic. You will be required to take on additional non-clinical responsibilities to support the quality control, audit, recruitment and other service requirements. You will be adaptable to change and have excellent organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. This post is suitable for experienced radiographers wishing to expand their skills and areas of responsibility.
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 may be expected to work cross site.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the Glenfield, the General and the Royal Infirmary hospitals. UHL has its very own Children's Hospital and runs one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide caring at its best and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do.
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that caring at its best is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is primarily a clinical role with a degree of first line management appropriate to address service needs. The post-holder will be primarily based in one area, providing leadership and specialist expertise within the area. The post-holder may also work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota.
- The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient radiographic service to the highest professional standards. The role is to provide clinical excellence and manage the day to day organisation of the area providing effective and efficient leadership of the area.
- To support 7 day, 24 hour working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
Due to the nature of the interview, virtual interviews are unable to be accommodated and must be attended in person. Please confirm that you are able to attend an interview in Leicester within 2 weeks of the advert closing date. Please note that UHL are unable to reimburse travel expenses to attend interviews.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is primarily a clinical role with a degree of first line management appropriate to address service needs. The post-holder will be primarily based in one area, providing leadership and specialist expertise within the area. The post-holder may also work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota.
- The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient radiographic service to the highest professional standards. The role is to provide clinical excellence and manage the day to day organisation of the area providing effective and efficient leadership of the area.
- To support 7 day, 24 hour working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
Due to the nature of the interview, virtual interviews are unable to be accommodated and must be attended in person. Please confirm that you are able to attend an interview in Leicester within 2 weeks of the advert closing date. Please note that UHL are unable to reimburse travel expenses to attend interviews.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSC in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- IV cannulution trained certificate
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Experience in working or training in an NHS enviroment
- Sound knowlegde of Ionising Radiation legislation
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- 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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSC in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- IV cannulution trained certificate
Experience
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge
- Experience in working or training in an NHS enviroment
- Sound knowlegde of Ionising Radiation legislation
Communication
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- 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.
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).
