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Job Description
- Req#: C9358-5733384-CSI?language=en&page=213&sort=publicationDateDesc
- BSC in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD
- Sound clinical knowledge
- competent IT skills
- Sound knowlegde of Ionising Radiation legislation
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of team working
- Understands own strengths and weaknesses
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Participation in Audit, project work
- BSC in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD
- Sound clinical knowledge
- competent IT skills
- Sound knowlegde of Ionising Radiation legislation
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of team working
- Understands own strengths and weaknesses
- Ability to use and act on own initiative
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Participation in Audit, project work
Job summary
We have vacancies for Plain X-ray Band 5 Radiographers based at the Glenfield Hospital, but with rotation included to other UHL sites.
Come and join our forward thinking and extremely friendly team in the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL), which is one of the largest Hospital Trusts in the country.
Main duties of the job
The well-equipped Radiology Department is fully DR and the plain x-ray workload includes GP access for MSK; cardiorespiratory, renal and hepatobiliary referrals; a variety of out-patient & in-patient examinations and 24/7 Theatre cover. In addition, there is an optional dental radiography rotation and we also provide a fluoroscopic procedures service.
About us
UHL spans three central acute hospital sites and 6 community hospitals. UHL employs around 14500 staff and fully embraces role extension. Imaging has regularly supported career progression in Radiographic Reporting/Advanced Practice and the other roles such as Hysterosalpinography, Vascular Access and Ultrasonography.
The Glenfield Hospital is a busy expanding site with a planned increase in service provision and currently has approximately 400+ beds, provides a range of services for patients, including nationally recognised medical care for heart disease, lung cancer and breast care. Further to this the Glenfield also takes on renal and hepatobiliary cases.
Date posted
01 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
358-5733384-CSI
Job locations
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The Glenfield works particularly closely with the Leicester Royal infirmary and the Leicester General Hospital and there will be some rotation between these sites. The LRI has a busy Accident and Emergency Department and the LGH is being developed as a busy GP/OPD centre and non-acute site.
Some rotation between the plain x-ray and the cross-sectional & fluoroscopy team has been supported in the past for those who have requested it.
It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player; enthusiastic and driven.
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 across site.
Due to the nature of the interview, virtual/video interviews are unable to be accommodated and interviews must be attended in person. Please apply if you feel you will be able to attend an interview in Leicester within a few weeks of the advert closing date.
Please note that UHL are unable to reimburse travel expenses to attend interviews.
Due to the changeable nature of COVID, interview dates might change at short notice to allow for safe face to face interview.
Job responsibilities
The Glenfield works particularly closely with the Leicester Royal infirmary and the Leicester General Hospital and there will be some rotation between these sites. The LRI has a busy Accident and Emergency Department and the LGH is being developed as a busy GP/OPD centre and non-acute site.
Some rotation between the plain x-ray and the cross-sectional & fluoroscopy team has been supported in the past for those who have requested it.
It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player; enthusiastic and driven.
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 across site.
Due to the nature of the interview, virtual/video interviews are unable to be accommodated and interviews must be attended in person. Please apply if you feel you will be able to attend an interview in Leicester within a few weeks of the advert closing date.
Please note that UHL are unable to reimburse travel expenses to attend interviews.
Due to the changeable nature of COVID, interview dates might change at short notice to allow for safe face to face interview.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
Communication
Essential
Desirable
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
Desirable
Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
Communication
Essential
Desirable
Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road
Leicester
LE3 9QP
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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