NHS - Interventional Diagnostic Radiographer

Job overview

Interventional Radiographers

Band 5 - Entry-level training position for newly qualified Radiographers, progression to Band 6 once trained/competent.

Split positions with other modalities may be considered.

We plan to expand with more hybrid theatres over the next few years.

We run a Mon-Fri core-hours service and a 24/7 on-call service for emergencies. Candidates will join the on-call rota after comprehensive training and mentorship. Band 5 Radiographers can progress to Band 6 once competent.

We offer extensive training, mentorship, teaching sessions, and CPD opportunities through the Midlands Imaging Training Academy. We have strong industry links, providing opportunities to attend study days and conferences.

We are a friendly, multidisciplinary team, a national leader in various procedures and eager to develop new techniques and research. Get in touch for more information or an informal chat/visit.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking Angiographic and other interventional duties/procedures.

Supporting interventional radiologists/neuro-radiologists with diagnostic/treatment procedures.

IR lists and patient flow within department.

Have strong leadership, teamworking, communication skills.

To deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for all our patients.

As Band 6, take a leadership role in absence of Superintendent/MTL, liaising with colleagues across sites.

To participate in supervising/training Student Radiographers, Radiographers, Registrars, Nurses and support staff.

Ensuring QA procedures are carried out as per departmental and Trust schedules.

Involvement in stock takes, quality improvement programmes and adverse incident reporting.

Participate in relevant clinical audit projects.

Contribute towards provision of the 24/7 on call service, working fairly with colleagues to cover all duties.

As a band 5 you will be working alongside a band 6 while on call: Once trained you will be independently on call.

To be involved in additional duties and opportunities which may arise to run and develop the service and your skillset.

Flexibility in working practice to optimise patient throughput.

Professionally accountable to: Mr Robert Gordon

Working for our organisation

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust as an Interventional Radiology Radiographer within a busy and innovative Interventional Radiology department, assisting in diagnostic and treatment procedures for both vascular and neurovascular radiology, with some supervisory and leadership responsibilities within the multidisciplinary team when required.

The role has the following key responsibilities:

• · To be familiar with the departmental Radiology Information System (CRIS) and Sectra PACS systems.
• · To ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out according to departmental schedules.
• · To represent Imaging on external committees for your modality, if required.
• · To maintain and extend good working relationships with all departments and personnel within the University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust.
• · To understand and use the Sectra PACS system for images.
• · To take responsibility for equipment closedown procedures and security checks.
• · To gain understanding and stock control of consumables used in IR and Neuro.
• · To ensure that there is a high standard of Diagnostic Imaging work produced both personally and by those being supervised.
• · On a rostered duty can organise own workload and delegate and supervise other members of the team working in the vicinity.
• · Can prioritise workload to manage the care for a group of patients.
• · Have an awareness of workload across the department and staffing levels and ability to escalate if necessary.
• · To assist with arranging for collection of a patient and organising all relevant members of staff when called in for emergency cases on-call.
• · To have the manual dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for positioning and manipulation of patients and equipment to fine tolerances as accuracy is important.
• · To facilitate the transfer of patients liaising with other wards and departments.
• · To help plan and prioritise patient workload and theatre lists, ensuring the smooth running of the theatres with minimal downtime. This includes liaising with ward staff and other theatres to ensure timely transfer of patients to and from IR theatre.
• · To have good knowledge of IR(ME)R 2018, IRR17 regulations and radiation protection practices.
• · Assist in the management of resources and departmental stock items and take part in departmental stock checks when needed.
• · Will be required to be able to undertake a range of manual handling procedures including assistance with the movement of patients and equipment.
• · To be flexible and able to manoeuvre between patients quickly, ensuring emergency situations are attended in a timely fashion.
• · Will be required to wear full theatre clothing, lead apron and thyroid shield whilst in theatre, possibly for extended periods of time.
• · Working in a theatre environment where X-Ray radiation is in use and have awareness of one’s own radiation dose.
• · Ability to interpret complex information when there may be frequent, unplanned interruptions throughout the shift.
• · Ability to communicate complex information to a range of colleagues and adapt communication style accordingly.
• · The demonstrate skills for assessing and interpreting specialist, acute and other patient conditions, assist in the recognition of a deteriorating patient and initiating actions as appropriate.
• · May experience distressing situations during emergency cases and potentially dealing with bereaved relatives.
• · Daily exposure to blood, body tissues & fluids and possibly unpleasant sights/odours during the delivery of direct patient care.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name

Mrs Maria Hall

Job title

Superintendent Radiographer

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01782679263

Additional contact information

[email protected]

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills

• Recent NHS Experience
• Evidence of Interventional/Cardiology or Neuro Radiology experience if no NHS experience

• Recent experience in Fluoroscopy/ Theatre Imaging
• Evidence of knowledge of IR and / or Neuro Procedures

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level in Diagnostic Radiology

Knowledge, skills

• Ability to work flexibly 24/7 and on-call

• Evidence of additional responsibilities

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3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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