Senior Radiographer
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Job summary
Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) is located close to the city centre The main speciality groupings at the LRI are Acute Medical, Surgery, Paediatrics (including cardiology), Cancer Services, Theatres & Critical Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Maxillo-facial surgery, Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic Trauma.
The LRI has an Emergency Department containing 3 Wireless DR rooms and 2 CT Scanners and we also have separate departments for in-patients, paediatrics, out-patients and screening that have just undergone a full equipment refurbishment to brand new Samsung DR equipment.
Our LRI radiographers rotate around all areas of Plain Film and also cross-site to the departments at LGH and GH and we have an established roster system for nights, weekend and Bank Holiday duties. Rotation will include plain film and there will be the opportunity to observe and work with the cross sectional staff in CT imaging in the inpatient and outpatient department with further opportunities to train on CBCT and Forensic CT.
You will also be expected to work on the other two sites - Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital where necessary. There will be a full induction and we fully embrace extended roles and aim to provide Imaging At Its Best.
We have a very diverse and friendly team of Imaging staff. It is essential that you are a good communicator and a team player, enthusiastic and driven. HCPC registration and NHS experience are essential.
Main duties of the job
Plain film imaging including adult and paediatric imaging in the emergency department, outpatient, in patients, theatre and mobile radiography.
The successful candidate will have:-
- Excellent radiographic skills, leadership, teaching, coordination, organising skills. Ability to communicate and delegate appropriately.
- It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player; enthusiastic and driven. This post is suitable for an experienced Radiographer with an aptitude for coordinating & teaching others; who is a clinical expert and can lead by example. A background (or interest) in radiation protection supervision is an advantage.
- 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 organizational 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 will be expected to work cross site.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the interview process for this post, we are unable to accommodate Skype/Teams interviews. Face to Face only.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-6833154-CSI
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Road
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Road
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
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