Interventional Radiographer
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Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Radiographer to join our expanding catheter based Interventional Radiology team.
We are aiming to recruit someone with excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, a flexible approach to working and an ability to switch between tasks and work under pressure. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how they work within the Trusts core values during their daily practice.
This post is based at the two main Hospitals in Sheffield, the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Northern General Hospital.
We have a great history of high-quality care and clinical excellence as well as being innovative in medical research. This is an exciting time to consider joining our existing workforce with service development and planning at our forefront.
All our interventional staff are dedicated to providing an outstanding service for Cardiac / Vascular/ Neuro and Interventional Radiology patients including with a 24/7 service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a HCPC registered diagnostic Radiographer who has experience of working in, or would like to work in, a catheter based Interventional Radiology department. We have 10 labs across the specialities covering a full and diverse range of IR procedures.
Training will be delivered in all aspects of Angiography and Interventional Radiology. The successful applicant will be enrolled on the effective Angiographic Preceptorship Package which was developed to assist in the maintenance and delivery of the expected roles and responsibilities for the position.The training will involve development of knowledge, skills and competencies in the use of the equipment and the skills to develop to a band 6 position. All training will be tailored to the individuals needs depending upon their level of current experience.
Applications from student and apprentice Radiographers, qualifying in summer 2025, are welcomed.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in their health and wellbeing as well as balancing their personal and professional lives.
The directorate is committed to training and staff development and we offer a variety of training opportunities. As an organisation we aim to recruit those who uphold our values that are embedded in our belief to be a premier provider of health care in the region.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Applications will also be accepted from students and apprentices qualifying in July 2025.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- (Band 5 & 6) DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- (Band 5 & 6) HCPC Registration
- (Band 5 & 6) Evidence of higher education in related field
Experience
Essential criteria- (Band 5 & 6) CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
- (Band 5 & 6) Commitment to undertake all training requirements of the post including Angio Preceptorship package and audit
- (Band 5 & 6) A commitment to expand and develop their core knowledge using evidence-based practice
- (Band 5 & 6) Attendance at relevant professional lectures, study days and workshops
- (Band 5 & 6) Evidence of previous NHS employment
- (Band 6) Post qualification experience within a catheter based Angiographic environment.
- (Band 6) Participated in professional lectures, study days and workshops.
- (Band 6) Previous NHS experience within Vascular Angiography / Neuro Angiography / Interventional Radiology.
- (Band 5 & 6) Regular and frequent exposure of working practices and equipment within an Angiographic environment
- (Band 5 & 6) Participate in relevant professional lectures, study days and workshops
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria- (Band 5 & 6) Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
- (Band 5 & 6) Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
- (Band 5 & 6) Monitor and maintain professional and radiographic standards within the angiography working area
- (Band 5 & 6) Providing and promoting a caring attitude
- (Band 5 & 6) Flexible attitude to working hours
- (Band 5 & 6) An ability to work under pressure and deal with conflicting demands whilst maintaining a professional manner
- (Band 5 & 6) Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices
- (Band 6) Ability to understand and educate regarding new technology and equipment, both radiographic and computer based.
- (Band 6) Ability to take responsibility when required and to deputise in the Superintendents absence or under their instruction when service provision dictates.
- (Band 6) Work as a key team member taking responsibility as required.
- (Band 6) Regular and frequent exposure of working practices and equipment within an angiographic environment.
- (Band 6) Leading by example
- (Band 6) Completion of the Angiographic preceptorship package
- (Band 5 & 6) Ability to understand and educate regarding new technology and equipment, both radiographic and computer based
- (Band 5 & 6) Regular and frequent exposure of working practices and equipment within an angiographic environment
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