About this role
Job summary
Job Title: CT/MRI Radiographer
Band: Band 5
Base: You will be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across all hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital and Hinckley CDC).
Reports to: Superintendent Radiographer
Accountable to: Modality Lead, Imaging Operational Lead
Main duties of the job
This is primarily a clinical role and you will be primarily based in CT providing expertise within the area and may be required to work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota. In your post as a Band 5 Radiographer you will be working at all sites at University Hospitals of Leicester (Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Hinckley CDC).
The hours of work are 37.5 Hours per week (3 long days of 11.5h per day), including participating on an on call rota and out of hours service (night rota). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base. The department will consider flexible working hours requests as per the trust policy.
Our training programme and comprehensive induction package will provide support to the successful candidate. MRI training will be offered once proficiency in CT has been demonstrated and will be scheduled based on availability within a waiting list. There will be an expectation to take an active role in CPD in order to develop skills within this speciality.
We welcome return to practice radiographers.
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:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description & person specification for a detailed Job description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience Essential
A sound clinical knowledge of radiography Ability to carry out radiographic procedures to a high standard Previous supervisory experience Competent IT skills Previous experience of working/training in a NHS hospital Awareness of current professional issues Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation Demonstrated evidence of CPD related to CT/MRI
Desirable
Experience in a Senior position Specific expertise in relevant modalities.
Planning & organisational skill Essential
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Training & Qualifications Essential
Qualified radiographer - Degree level or equivalent Health Professions Council registered Evidence of on-going further personal and professional development
Desirable
Post graduate qualifications Certificate of competency in IV injections Leadership course
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 Leicester General Hospital
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)