Band 5 Radiographer | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

UHL is one of the largest Hospital Trusts in the country and treats over a million patients a year. It is based on three hospital sites and employs around 14500 staff.
Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) is located close to the city centre The main speciality groupings at the LRI are Acute Medical, Surgery, Paediatrics, Cancer Services, Theatres & Critical Care, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Accident & Emergency and Orthopaedic Trauma. The LRI has a £43 Million Emergency Department containing 3 Wireless DR rooms and 2 CT Scanners. We also have newly refurbished departments for in-patients, paediatrics, out-patients and screening. Our LRI radiographers rotate around all areas and we have an established roster system for nights and weekend duties.
Rotation will include plain film and CT Imaging.
There will be a full induction and we fully embrace extended roles and aim to provide Imaging At Its Best.
We have a very diverse and friendly team of Imaging staff. It is essential that you are a good communicator and a team player, enthusiastic and driven.
HCPC registration is essential. Previous NHS experience is Essential.
Interviews will be held FACE TO FACE ONLY
Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, you will have the opportunity to rotate through our Emergency Department and our newly refurbished in-patient and out-patient departments. You will work with acute and non-acute patients, including paediatrics, as well as primary care referrals in support of specialised multidisciplinary care. There will be the opportunity to work within Theatre, Maxillo-facial department and Vascular Access as part of your rotation. There will be a significant amount of working in CT within the Emergency Department as well as in-patients and out-patients. You can also join our award winning Forensic Radiography service offering virtual autopsy, if this is something you are interested in.
As part of a Managed Equipment Service our modalities are regularly updated and refreshed so that we stay at the forefront of imaging technology.
It is essential that you are a good communicator and team player; enthusiastic and driven and will embody our Trust values. This post is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced Radiographers. Return to Radiography applications are welcome and relocation packages are available.
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 may be expected to work across site.
HCPC registration is essential.
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
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Perform technical administrative tasks, including accurate patient information, examination details and post processing requirements on the Radiology Information and PACS systems.
• To ensure knowledge of the equipment and utilise it in a safe and efficient manner according to protocols.
• To undertake intravenous injections/connections to pump injector in compliance with Imaging & Medical Physics protocol, following training, and if required by the role.
• To assist Senior staff with the supervision of Assistant Practitioners, RDAs and other nonmedical staff/visitors within the clinical areas.
• To advise patients of the next steps in their care and what is required of them in a way that they can understand.
• To ensure appropriate stock level, tidiness and efficiency is maintained in the work areas and assist other areas as necessary.
This advert closes on Friday 9 Feb 2024