Radiographer

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Radiographer
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital | Radiology | Permanent | Full time
Salary depending on experience
37.5 hours per week - On call cover required

Main duties of the job

As a Radiographer, you will:

1. Help deliver our high-quality diagnostic imaging service.
2. Experience a varied caseload in the department.
3. Work with leading practitioners and new practices, equipment and facilities.
4. Carry out scoping to develop policies and procedures.
5. Supervise and develop junior colleagues.
6. Ensure that what you do is delivered with sensitivity and compassion.
7. Provide on-call cover for X-ray and CT.

About us

At Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital located in the heart of Leeds city centre, we are committed to continuing our vision of providing the highest level of care to all our patients. During our last CQC inspection in February 2017, the CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of our service. This is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital. The hospital regulator rated us as "Outstanding" in our patient care. Our successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery supported by a Level 3 critical care unit covering a vast range of specialities such as brain surgery, cardiac surgery, general surgery, orthopaedics and spinal surgery. In addition, we offer a comprehensive diagnostic service including cardiology tests and interventions, diagnostic imaging - MR, CT, Mammography, Plain film and Ultrasound, fully equipped Physiotherapy department with gymnasium facilities.

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit a talented Radiographer who is looking to take on an exciting and varied role at Leeds Nuffield. This role is a 50/50 split between X-ray and our cross-sectional imaging service (MRI and CT). Training for CT and MRI will be provided, but previous experience in one or both will be an advantage. The role has a requirement to cover both X-ray and CT on-call. State-of-the-art equipment and more time to focus on what matters. We're the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and this is the career you've always wanted. We'll ask you to see each patient as an individual, carrying out your role with understanding and empathy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You have a great eye for detail and you're caring by nature. You hold a BSC degree in diagnostic radiography or equivalent to meet the registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), a postgraduate qualification and excellent teamwork skills.

Experience

• As a Radiographer at our hospital, you'll bring high levels of technical knowledge and the ability to work quickly and accurately.

Disclosure 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.