Advanced Practice Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham, Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Timewise flexi hours

Job summary

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced senior radiographer to lead the interventional radiology and fluoroscopy services across three sites. The role includes workload and staffing, delivering advanced procedures and supporting staff through change in a 24/7 service.

You will hold HCPC registration, radiography qualifications, and a postgraduate credential; you'll lead a clinical team, supervise rota, audit quality, and drive service improvements with

Qualifications

• Evidence of extensive radiology experience with interventional radiology (IR)
• Experience leading a clinical team in an acute hospital setting
• Current HCPC registration and DBS clearance
• Willingness to work extended and out-of-hours rota
• Ability to drive service improvements through governance and audit

Responsibilities

• Lead workload planning and staffing across assigned IR/fluoroscopy areas
• Perform and report complex imaging and advanced interventional procedures
• Provide specialist clinical service and guidance to staff, patients and carers
• Triage referrals and manage priorities against protocols and KPIs
• Lead a small specialty team and cover clinical rota across sites
• Train, mentor and assess staff and students; deliver education
• Develop clinical policies, protocols and service standards with multidisciplinary colleagues
• Lead clinical audits and service development projects; participate in research

Skills

IR fluoroscopy expertise

Leadership & team management

Clinical governance & audit

Education & training

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers

BSc Diagnostic Radiography

Postgraduate qualification (2 years)

Tools

PACS

IR fluoroscopy equipment

Radiology software/systems

Job description

The role sits within the interventional radiology and fluoroscopy services of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, across its three hospital sites. The post leads workload, staffing and standards, delivers advanced procedures and supports staff through change. The department runs 24/7, so the post includes out-of-hours and wider clinical rota cover. Fit depends on current independent fluoroscopy and IR practice in areas such as PICC lines and barium swallows, plus experience leading a clinical team.

What the job involves

• Lead the organisation of workload, staffing and stock control across assigned IR and fluoroscopy areas
• Perform and report complex imaging and advanced interventional procedures
• Provide specialist clinical service and advice to staff, patients and carers across settings
• Triage referrals and manage clinical priorities against protocols and KPIs
• Lead a small specialty team and work autonomously in delivering direct patient care
• Support the IR and fluoroscopy clinical rota, including out-of-hours and 7-day working across sites
• Train, mentor and assess staff and students, and deliver formal and informal education
• Develop clinical practice, policies, protocols and service standards with multidisciplinary colleagues
• Lead clinical audit and service development projects, and take part in research
• Monitor quality of care, identify skills gaps and escal
• Ensure IRMER, IRR, radiation protection, safeguarding and QSI standards are met
• Support staff through change, ensure equipment safety, and act as an advocate for patients

What’s required

Qualifications

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers, BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification of at least 2 years, or willingness to work towards a relevant certification

Registration & licences

• HCPC state registration

Experience

• Extensive clinical radiology experience, including specific expert IR experience
• Senior radiography post in an acute hospital, or equivalent, including leading a clinical team and imaging department
• Current independent fluoroscopy and IR advanced practice in PICC lines, barium swallows, HSGs or nephrostomy exchanges
• Awareness of change in radiology, national NHS priorities, and the College of Radiographers and HCPC Code of Conduct

Skills & knowledge

• Current, comprehensive knowledge of IRMER and IRR, and of health and safety issues
• Excellent knowledge of fluoroscopy and interventional procedures, and of current radiographic issues
• Clear verbal and non-verbal communication with colleagues, patients, carers and organisations, and good listening
• Organises and prioritises workload, interprets patient and management information, and makes recommendations
• Literacy and numeracy at level 2 or equivalent; proficient in PC use, including software and systems

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure

Other

• Flexible about hours, including extended and out-of-hours work and the general out-of-hours rota
• Ability to commute to all Trust sites
• Willing to undertake training and self-development

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area
• Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Leadership experience covering staff management, risk management, infection control and health and safety
• Experience of quality assurance
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience in appraisal and sickness monitoring
• Wider operational experience
• Ability to identify personal development needs and a positive attitude to change and innovation

What’s offered

• Flexible working, as a Timewise accredited flex positive employer
• Job plan based on experience and any training requirements