Job summary
- Main area
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends, BH and OOH's)
- Job ref
- 358-6384313-CSI
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/08/2024
Employer heading
Senior Radiographer Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
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 17000 staff.
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 - cross site working is being introduced and we have an established roster system for nights, weekend and Bank Holiday duties.
Rotation will include plain film and CT Imaging with opportunities to train in CBCT and Forensic CT.
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/NHS experience are essential.
Due to the nature of the interview it must be attended in person. Please note that UHL are unable to reimburse travel expenses to attend interviews.
Main duties of the job
Plain film imaging including adult and paediatric imaging in the emergency department, out patient, in patients, theatre and mobile radiography.
Excellent radiographic skills, leadership, teaching, coordination, organising skills. Ability to communicate and delegate appropriately.
The successful candidate:
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 may be expected to work cross 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, 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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- This is primarily a clinical role with a degree of first line management appropriate to address service needs.
- 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 providing effective and efficient leadership of the area.
- To maintain a high level of clinical expertise.
- To participate in department shift system and/or out of hours
roster. - To encourage and practice “right first time” radiography and
strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the
radiology service. - To oversee and assist in the training of new staff and
continuous development of departmental staff within the
area to enable adequate cover and to meet ongoing
demands of the service. - To work with the Practice Development leads and Clinical Practice Facilitators to ensure that student radiographers are supported and metered during their clinical placements
- To assist in the development, documentation and
monitoring of protocols for working practice within the area. - To monitor the performance of equipment and report and
act upon all potential and actual faults and hazards. Ensure
that the appropriate documentation has been completed
and filed. Ensure that the appropriate staff, including the
Superintendent, are kept informed. - To support 7 day, 24 hour working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
- To assist the Superintendents in the investigation of
incidents, concerns or complaints and to update records
and provide feedback. - To deputise for the Superintendent in the undertaking of
sickness absence management, as required.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (hons) or equivalent in Radiography
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course
- 2 years post qualification experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience
- 1 year post qualification experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous Supervisory Role
- RPS or QC experience
Communication and Relationships
Essential criteria
- Previous coordination experience
- Excellent Communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Mentorship
- Student assessment qualification
Analytical and Judgement
Essential criteria
- Evidence of problem solving
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Audit
Planning and Organisational
Essential criteria
- Previous delegation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christiana Smethurst
- Job title
- Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0116 2520117
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