Radiographer

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Radiographer primarily based in CT, providing expertise across all sites: Glenfield Hospital, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Hinckley CDC.

The role includes 37.5 hours per week (3 long days of 11.5 hours) with on-call rota and out-of-hours work; MRI training will follow CT proficiency, and the department supports CPD and flexible working.

Qualifications

• This is a clinical Band 5 Radiographer role based in CT with cross-site duties.
• MRI training will be offered once CT proficiency is demonstrated.
• Active CPD participation is expected to develop skills in this speciality.

Responsibilities

• Provide CT radiography expertise across multiple University Hospitals of Leicester sites.
• Be prepared to work in other areas/modalities as part of a rota and on-call schedule.

Job description

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), 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.
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

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

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.