University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Interventional Radiographer

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Job summary

We are seeking a radiographer to join our Interventional Radiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, delivering minimally invasive treatments and diagnostic services that make a real difference to patients' lives.

Whether you are an experienced interventional radiographer or looking to step into this rewarding specialty, we'll provide the support and training you need to thrive.

We can offer:

  • Modern innovations: Work with the latest interventional technology including a hybrid operating suite.
  • Career Development: Tailored training and opportunities to expand your skills, with pathways to extended roles such as nephrostomy catheter changes, barium swallows, and hysterosalpingograms.
  • Collaborative Team: Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care.
  • Varied Case Load: Gain experience across a range of specialties, including vascular, trauma, oncology, hepatobiliary, nephrology, gastrointestinal, paediatrics, and obstetrics.

Main duties of the job

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 Interventional radiology, providing leadership and specialist expertise within the area and may be required to work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota. This is a development role with an expectation to reach a level of seniority. Depending on level of experience at entrance, the post-holder will initiate as a Band 5. Completion of a development package will qualify in gaining a Band 6 position.

Following an extensive preceptorship programme, 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 whilst providing effective and efficient leadership.

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

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Salary is dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6833260-CSI

Job locations

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To practice right first time radiography and strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the radiology service

  • To participate in cross site working and and on call roster.
  • Perform technical administrative tasks, including accurate patient information, examination details and post processing requirements on the Radiology Information and PACS systems.
  • To assist the Radiology Site Manager/ Modality Lead Manager and Superintendent Radiographers in ensuring that effective systems of communication are in place and utilised.
  • To liaise with and maintain close working relationships with other staff within the Radiology Department and also with other hospital staff groups as appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To practice right first time radiography and strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the radiology service

  • To participate in cross site working and and on call roster.
  • Perform technical administrative tasks, including accurate patient information, examination details and post processing requirements on the Radiology Information and PACS systems.
  • To assist the Radiology Site Manager/ Modality Lead Manager and Superintendent Radiographers in ensuring that effective systems of communication are in place and utilised.
  • To liaise with and maintain close working relationships with other staff within the Radiology Department and also with other hospital staff groups as appropriate.

Person Specification

HCPC Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

  • Radiography degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • NHS experience
Person Specification

HCPC Registration

Essential

  • HCPC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

  • Radiography degree or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • NHS experience

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).

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.

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Superintendent Radiographer

Jo Carlton

joanne.carlton@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

07949678436

Details

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Salary is dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-6833260-CSI

Job locations

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP


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