Lithotripsy Radiographer

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

A rare and unique opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Radiographer to assist with the management of our Lithotripsy service

The post holder will act as a Practitioner for the Lithotripsy Service within the Urology Day Unit and will be responsible for performing and providing specialist expertise and guidance on Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures to treat kidney stones, utilising either x-ray or ultrasound guidance.

The successful candidate will be responsible to help manage the 6-day lithotripsy service, providing high quality, efficient and patient-centred care, coordinating with key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams and the Urology department to manage patient pathways and facilitate delivering continuous improvement.

We would consider applications from individuals who would not currently fulfill the full person specification for a band 7 post. However, applications are welcome from motivated and experienced Radiographer who could be considered for a Band 6 developmental role through to Band 7 on successful achievement of competencies. This would be assessed as part of the interview process.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice for imaging and urology (including NICE, BAUS, SoR and BMUS) and ionising radiation safety legislation (including IRMER and IRR17).The ideal candidate would have experience of working autonomously and be able to demonstrate their ability to prioritise workload, as well as having excellent interpersonal skills.

You will be responsible to help manage the 6-day lithotripsy service, providing high quality, efficient and patient-centred care, coordinating with key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams and the Urology department to manage patient pathways and facilitate delivering continuous improvement.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR147-25

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Suitable post-graduate experience
Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
Experience in urological imaging
Experience in audit and evaluation of services.
Demonstrates ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries.
Knowledge of CQC and RCR guidance relevant to radiology

Desirable

Previous experience in shockwave lithotripsy
Experience in a Radiation Protection Supervisor role.
Budgetary management experience

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hons in diagnostic radiography or equivalent MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK

Desirable

Postgraduate in ultrasound
Membership with Society of Radiographers

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty.
Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit.
Promotes, monitors, and maintains best practice in health, safety, and security.
Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
Has achieved full competence and operational management of the Lithotripter.

Desirable

Experience in developing service strategies.
Experience and basis understanding of urological CT images

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills.
Computer literacy
Critical decision-making skills Able to resolve complex problems.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Suitable post-graduate experience
Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
Experience in urological imaging
Experience in audit and evaluation of services.
Demonstrates ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries.
Knowledge of CQC and RCR guidance relevant to radiology

Desirable

Previous experience in shockwave lithotripsy
Experience in a Radiation Protection Supervisor role.
Budgetary management experience

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Hons in diagnostic radiography or equivalent MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK

Desirable

Postgraduate in ultrasound
Membership with Society of Radiographers

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty.
Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit.
Promotes, monitors, and maintains best practice in health, safety, and security.
Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
Has achieved full competence and operational management of the Lithotripter.

Desirable

Experience in developing service strategies.
Experience and basis understanding of urological CT images

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills.
Computer literacy
Critical decision-making skills Able to resolve complex problems.

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.