Lead Radiographer/Technologist

Leeds Teaching Hospital Nhs Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust invites applications for a radiography role. The post holder will work autonomously, lead service improvement projects, and collaborate with radiologists to plan imaging protocols, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

The role requires a postgraduate award in the area of expertise (Masters level desirable) and knowledge of IRR17/IRMER17, CoSHH, and health & safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate award in area of expertise; Masters level desirable.
• Knowledge of IRR17 and IRMER17, CoSHH, Health and Safety regulations.
• Aware of national/local guidelines for safe equipment use in imaging.
• Lead service improvement projects using local standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with radiologists and management to plan imaging protocols.
• Develop new and improved care to patients within the dept.
• Lead development and implementation of work policies and protocols.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Set and maintain standards for the radiographic service.
• Undertake first-line complaint handling and address radiographic problems.
• Ensure all staff are trained to latest protocols.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Audit and quality improvement

Imaging protocol planning

Education

Postgraduate award

Masters level (desirable)

Job description

all staff feel listened to. The Trust actively supports continuing professional development, and a staff appraisal system is in operation throughout the trust.

What you will bring to the role The post holder will possess a Postgraduate award in their area of expertise and qualifications to 'Masters' level or equivalent qualification is desirable. Knowledge of IRR17and IRMER17, CoSHH, Health and Safety and other relevant regulations governing particular specialities Be aware of and comply with, all national and local guidelines relating to the safe working parameters of all equipment. Lead service improvement projects (particularly using local standards such as the Leeds Improvement Method To work as an autonomous practitioner using specialised skills to ensure optimum quality .Using lowest possible radiation doses where appropriate. To collaborate with radiologists and management in the planning and evaluation of imaging protocols for patient examinations, in addition develop new

possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

protocols and techniques in line with technical advances in area of speciality and to ensure all staff within the department are trained accordingly. Take a leading role in the development and implementation of work policies and protocols within the specialist area. Deputising for the Team manager if required. To be responsible for setting and maintaining the standards for the radiographic service and ensuring junior staff comply with departmental and professional standards of practice. To devise, implement and feedback on audit projects and promote evidenced based practice in order to develop and maintain a high quality patient focussed service. To undertake first line complaint handling, dealing with radiographic problems in the absence of the Team manager. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

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