Job summary
Are you a motivated registered Diagnostic Radiographer with an interest in Angiography and Interventional Radiology? If so look no further.
We are an expanding Regional Vascular Centre with dedicated Interventional facilities and are looking for Radiographers who can demonstrate Interventional Radiology experience or have an enthusiasm for Interventional Radiology (IR)
You will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care is delivered and ensure high quality imaging techniques and excellent working practices are performed.
Main duties of the job
You must be an excellent team player and have the ability to accept responsibility and make decisions. You should be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and be able to take part in the Interventional on call rota. There may be a requirement to work extended days in the future and flexible working requests will be considered.
You will assist and support the Lead radiographer in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
You will ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients' needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines.
About us
We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With new equipment and an expanding service this is an exciting time to join our dedicated Interventional Radiology team.
Our facilities include an IR Day case Recovery unit within x-ray, a Siemens Artis Zeego Interventional/ vascular hybrid theatre, a multipurpose room, with a Philips Multidiagnost and the refurbishment of our Main IR suite with the installation of a state of the art Philips Azurion Flexmove. The Interventional work undertaken is varied and highly complex with referrals from a wide range of specialities including Vascular, Renal & Oncology.
We have advanced practice within this area for both radiographers and nurses and encourage staff development in a wide range of role development/extension opportunities.
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- Assist and support the Lead radiographer in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
- Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
As you may know the Government passed legislation requiring vaccination as a condition of deployment which was due to come in from 1 April 2022. However on the 31Jan 2022 the Secretary of State has announced thatthis is being reconsidered. Whilst we wait for further guidance, asa Trustwe have made the decision to continue to gather vaccine status during our pre-employment stagesshould you be made an offer, no offer would be conditional upon you having a vaccine but we need to make you aware that if the decision is taken by the government to implement mandated Covid vaccines in the future then your employment may be at risk if you do not have these.
Vaccination against continues to be the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and, of course, your patients from the virus. NHS England and NHS Improvement have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With new equipment and an expanding service this is an exciting time to join our dedicated Interventional Radiology team.
Our facilities include an IR Day case Recovery unit within x-ray, a Siemens Artis Zeego Interventional/ vascular hybrid theatre, a multipurpose room, with a Philips Multidiagnost and the refurbishment of our Main IR suite with the installation of a state of the art Philips Azurion Flexmove. The Interventional work undertaken is varied and highly complex with referrals from a wide range of specialities including Vascular, Renal & Oncology.
We have advanced practice within this area for both radiographers and nurses and encourage staff development in a wide range of role development/extension opportunities.
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- Assist and support the Lead radiographer in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
- Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
As you may know the Government passed legislation requiring vaccination as a condition of deployment which was due to come in from 1 April 2022. However on the 31Jan 2022 the Secretary of State has announced thatthis is being reconsidered. Whilst we wait for further guidance, asa Trustwe have made the decision to continue to gather vaccine status during our pre-employment stagesshould you be made an offer, no offer would be conditional upon you having a vaccine but we need to make you aware that if the decision is taken by the government to implement mandated Covid vaccines in the future then your employment may be at risk if you do not have these.
Vaccination against continues to be the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and, of course, your patients from the virus. NHS England and NHS Improvement have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to be vaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- oHPC registered
- BSC in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable
- acute hospital experience
- UK hospital experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience in a wide range of general radiographic and screening procedures.
- oExperience of student mentorship and staff supervision.
- oAwareness of changes within imaging practice.
- oUp to date Knowledge of IRMER & IRR
- oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- oPost qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience of Cardiac lab or Interventional procedures or CT as applicable to role
- Knowledge of Interventional Radiology Procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- oHPC registered
- BSC in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable
- acute hospital experience
- UK hospital experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oExperience in a wide range of general radiographic and screening procedures.
- oExperience of student mentorship and staff supervision.
- oAwareness of changes within imaging practice.
- oUp to date Knowledge of IRMER & IRR
- oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- oPost qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience of Cardiac lab or Interventional procedures or CT as applicable to role
- Knowledge of Interventional Radiology Procedures
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
