University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
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.
What We 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).
Our Goals:
* High-quality care for all
* Being a great place to work
* Partnerships for impact
* Research and education excellence
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.
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 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
* HCPC Registration
Qualifications
* Radiography degree or equivalent
Experience
* 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.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year (dependent on experience)
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