Community Senior Radiographer Band 6 in Loughborough

Community Senior Radiographer Band 6

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The closing date is 07 July 2026

We are advertising for plain x-ray band 6 Radiographer posts for the Leicestershire and Rutland Community Hospitals. Rotation to all community sites will be required and discussed at interview.

All general x-ray equipment utilises modern Samsung or Philips DR. Loughborough also hosts a Carestream OPG/Ceph unit in addition.

The community hospital sites include:

• Hinckley CDC
• Loughborough Hospital
• Coalville Community Hospital
• St Luke's Hospital, Market Harborough
• Rutland Memorial Hospital, Oakham

Out of hours shifts are currently at Loughborough, Hinckley and Rutland.

We have a diverse and friendly team of Imaging staff.

Due to the nature of the interview, it must be attended in person. Please note that UHL are unable to reimburse travel expenses to attend interviews.

Main duties of the job

• Radiographic duties include plain x-ray imaging of both adult and paediatric referrals from the urgent treatment centre/minor injuries unit, GPs, out-patients, and inpatients.
• The post holder will have excellent radiographic skills and be happy to teach colleagues and students.
• An ability to work effectively both in a multidisciplinary team setting, supporting colleagues in other departments, whilst being comfortable utilising initiative as a potential sole Radiographer on site is important.
• You will be required to take on additional non-clinical responsibilities to support the quality control, audit, and other service requirements.
• You will be adaptable to change and have excellent organisational skills.
• Commitment to high quality patient care is essential.
• As a successful applicant, you will be required to participate in the out of hours roster for Loughborough, Hinckley and Rutland which includes evenings, weekends, and public holiday shifts. (There are no overnight duties in the community.)

Job responsibilities

• The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high quality, effective and efficient radiographic service to the highest professional standards.
• The role is to provide clinical excellence and manage the day-to-day organisation of the area providing effective and efficient leadership of the area.
• To maintain a high level of clinical expertise.
• To participate in department shift system and/or out of hours roster.
• To encourage and practice right first time radiography and strive to achieve quality assurance in all aspects of the radiology service.
• To oversee and assist in the training of new staff and continuous development of departmental staff within the area to enable adequate cover and to meet ongoing demands of the service.
• To work with the Practice Development leads and Clinical Practice Facilitators to ensure that student radiographers are supported and mentored during their clinical placements.
• To assist in the development, documentation and monitoring of protocols for working practice within the area.
• To monitor the performance of equipment and report and act upon all potential and actual faults and hazards. Ensure that the appropriate documentation has been completed and filed. Ensure that the appropriate staff, including the Superintendent are kept informed.
• To support 7-day working, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.
• To assist the Superintendent in the investigation of incidents, concerns, or complaints and to update records and provide feedback.

Training & Qualifications

• Qualified Radiographer - Degree level or equivalent
• Health Professions Council registered
• Evidence of on-going further personal and professional development
• Computer Qualifications (ECDL
• Leadership/Management course

Experience

• Ability to carry out plain film procedures to a high standard
• Knowledge as a radiographer in plain film within the NHS.
• Evidence of recent supervisory/managerial experience
• Previous experience of working in a NHS hospital
• Awareness of current professional issue
• Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation

Communication and relationship skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
• To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
• Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.
• An understanding of team working and of own contribution to the team
• Display enthusiasm and commitment to succeed in the role
• Be willing and able to take charge and co - coordinate an area of the department.
• Good presentation skills. Understands own strengths and weaknesses
• Ability in negotiating and influencing staff colleagues

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Ability to use and act on own initiative
• Good strategic thinker
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning/ problem solving
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Participation in audit, project work.

Planning and organisation skills

• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

• Proven good timekeeping and sickness record
• Able to work at any of the three UHL hospital sites and community sites
• Desire for self-development and improvement in others Sound knowledge of clinical governance
• Able to perform all clinical aspects of the Plain Film Modality.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust