Band 8a Lead Lithotripsy Radiographer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in London seeks a Band 8a Lead Lithotripsy Radiographer to manage the lithotripsy unit, perform ESWL procedures, and provide clinical guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong communication abilities, experience in lithotripsy, and a commitment to training and team collaboration. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £64,156 to £71,148 per annum including H.C.A.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience at senior Radiographer level in an acute healthcare setting.
• Experience with performing Lithotripsy procedures.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience in training less experienced Radiographers.
• Experience working as a Sonographer in Urology.

Responsibilities

• Perform Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy procedures using imaging guidance.
• Manage the lithotripsy unit for optimal efficiency.
• Provide consultancy and leadership within the unit.
• Conduct training and education for staff.
• Participate in clinical audits and research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Technical knowledge of Lithotripsy equipment

Adaptability under pressure

Empathy and compassion towards patients

Education

BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Certificate of Medical Ultrasound (DMU) or Diploma of Medical Ultrasound

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Band 8a Lead Lithotripsy Radiographer

The closing date is 30 November 2025

In your role as a Lithotripsy Practitioner Radiographer you would be responsible for performing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures, utilizing x-ray or ultrasound guidance to treat kidney stones, providing clinical guidance to colleagues and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. In addition to clinical duties, the role includes managing the lithotripsy unit for optimal efficiency and quality of service, providing consultancy to other practitioners and clinicians and providing leadership and guidance to a Lithotripsy Practitioner Radiographer within the unit. You would provide training and education whilst both leading and participating in clinical audit and research. You would work alongside the current team in the organisation and continue the development of the ESWL service.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.

Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
• Certificate of Medical Ultrasound (DMU) OR Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (General).

Professional/Statutory Registration

• State Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) UK.

Previous Experience

• Recent clinical experience at senior Radiographer level in an acute healthcare setting in a range of imaging modalities – to include urological imaging.
• Experience with performing Lithotripsy.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience in student supervision and training of less experienced Radiographers and students.
• Experience working as a Sonographer / performing Ultrasounds in Urology and/or for kidney and ureteric stones.
• Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance.
• Experience in clinical evaluation of technology and procurement processes.
• Evidence of experience in management and leadership.

Skills /Knowledge/ Ability

• Exemplary professional appearance, approach and attitude – ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team and promote effective working.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
• Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it.
• Ability to move and operate Lithotripsy equipment with provision of training.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.
• Working knowledge of current policies, protocols and practices.

Communication

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with patients and staff.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach towards patients and ability to advocate for patients and staff.

Other

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety regulations, particularly relating to radiation safety and infection control.
• Effective time management skills to prioritise tasks and manage patient appointments efficiently.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development related to clinical role and advances in best practice.

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum inc H.C.A