CT & MRI Senior Radiographer

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester seeks a Senior Radiographer to ensure quality in radiography services. Responsibilities include managing patient information, participating in shifts, and communicating effectively within the department. Candidates must have UK radiography experience and relevant professional registration. The role offers competitive compensation and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in auditing or project work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Practice 'right first time' radiography and achieve quality assurance.
• Participate in department shift system and on-call roster.
• Maintain effective communication within the Radiology Department.

Skills

Radiography experience in the UK

Team working

Ability to train/support colleagues and students

Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate

Leadership skills

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To practice "right first time" radiography and strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the radiology service.

• To participate in department shift system and/or out of hours 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.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the interview process for this post, we are unable to accommodate Skype/Teams interviews.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Radiography experience in the UK
• Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation

Desirable criteria

• Previous supervisory experience

Communication and relationship

Essential criteria

• Evidence of team working
• Ability to train/support colleagues and students

Desirable criteria

• Understands own strengths and weaknesses

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria

• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Analytical and judgement

Essential criteria

• Ability to apply Leadership skills applied in the workplace

Desirable criteria

• Participation in audit, project work.

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.

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.

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

• JD Senior Radiographer CT/MRI (PDF, 646.9KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)