Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59
Band 5 Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance.
Job overview
UHL is one of the largest Hospital Trusts in the country and treats over a million patients a year. It is based on three hospital sites and employs around 14,500 staff.
Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) is located close to the city centre. The main speciality groupings at the LRI are Acute Medical, Surgery, Paediatrics, Cancer Services, Theatres & Critical Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic Trauma. The LRI has a £43 Million Emergency Department containing 3 Wireless DR rooms and 2 CT Scanners.
Our LRI radiographers rotate around all areas of Plain Film and also cross-site to the departments at LGH and GH. We have an established roster system for nights and weekend duties and the opportunity to observe CT imaging alongside the cross-sectional team.
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 is essential. Previous NHS experience is essential.
Interviews will be held FACE TO FACE ONLY.
Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, you will have the opportunity to rotate through our Emergency Department and our newly refurbished in-patient and out-patient departments.
Main duties of the job
* You will work with acute and non-acute patients, including paediatrics, as well as primary care referrals in support of specialised multidisciplinary care.
* There will be the opportunity to observe and work with the cross-sectional staff in CT imaging in the inpatient and outpatient department.
* You can also join our award-winning Forensic Radiography service offering virtual autopsy if this is something you are interested in.
* As part of a Managed Equipment Service, our modalities are regularly updated and refreshed so that we stay at the forefront of imaging technology.
* It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player; enthusiastic and driven and will embody our Trust values. This post is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced Radiographers. Return to Radiography applications are welcome and relocation packages are available.
* 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.
Working for our organisation
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
* 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:
* Respected
* Included
* Equipped
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Perform technical administrative tasks, including accurate patient information, examination details and post-processing requirements on the Radiology Information and PACS systems.
* To ensure knowledge of the equipment and utilise it in a safe and efficient manner according to protocols.
* To assist Senior staff with the supervision of Assistant Practitioners, RDAs and other non-medical staff/visitors within the clinical areas.
* To advise patients of the next steps in their care and what is required of them in a way that they can understand.
* To ensure appropriate stock level, tidiness and efficiency is maintained in the work areas and assist other areas as necessary.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* Radiography degree or equivalent
* HCPC registered
Experience
* Relevance & extent of experience working as a radiographer or student
* Knowledge of ionising radiation legislation
Communication Skills
* Clear, concise & relevant application
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours.
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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