Radiographer

The Radiology Department has recently had a large investment in new equipment and now has 3 twin plate wireless general DR rooms, 1 DXA scanner, 2 DR mobile units and 4 mobile image intensifiers. In addition the department has 2 CT and 2 MRI scanners, 2 interventional radiology suites that provide support to the GI/GU and vascular services. The plain film work load includes GP appointments, outpatients, extensive elective Orthopaedic examinations, DXA scans and some trauma theatre, urology and pain management, outpatients and theatre cases. There are plans to develop the hospital into a GP and community hub with one of the community diagnostic hubs. Staff also work in the Radiology department and Emergency Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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 cross site.

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 and service requirements. You will be adaptable to change and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. This post is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced Radiographers.
The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient radiographic service to the highest professional standards as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will rotate through the main department to include Plain Film, Theatres and Mobile areas of the department. Depending on site or service needs, the rotation will include other Leicester Hospital sites.

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
We operate a band 5 to band 6 development program to support our radiographers to develop the skills required for a band 6 role. Following successful completion of this program the candidate gains a band 6 role.
We work with partners at the Universities of Leicester and Derby and De Montfort University, providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
+ We are Compassionate
+ We are Proud
+ We are Inclusive
+ We are one team
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

"We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance".
We also encourage applications from radiographers who are looking for part time hours or regular evenings and / or weekend hours.
The post is for a band 5 diagnostic Radiographer working at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust with a base site of Leicester General Hospital. The post will have a rotational roster incorporating all 3 of the Leicester Hospitals.
Leicester General Hospital specialises in Orthopaedics, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Pain Management.
UHL spans three hospital sites, employs around 14,500 staff and fully embraces role extension. Imaging has regularly supported career progression in Radiographic Reporting/Advanced Practice and the other roles such as Hysterosalpinography, Lithotripsy, Vascular Access and Ultrasonography.
We also have a team of Practice Development Radiographers in each of the main modalities to support the practice and career development of our Radiographic staff.
If you would like to visit the department or discuss the posts please contact Andy Mear - Superintendent Radiographer in Plain Films., 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.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
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.