Clinical Specialist Extracorporeal Lithotripsy

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Specialist in Extracorporeal Lithotripsy. This role focuses on performing ESWL procedures and supervising clinical staff, ensuring high standards in a busy hospital environment. Candidates must have a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, be HCPC registered, and possess experience in a senior radiography role.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) UK.
• Recent clinical experience at senior Radiographer level.
• Experience with multidisciplinary team working and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures.
• Supervise and train radiographers and assist staff.
• Manage workflow and ensure patient record integrity.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Planning and organisational skills

Technical knowledge of clinical technology

Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams

Education

BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

Job description

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

Clinical Specialist Extracorporeal Lithotripsy

The closing date is 13 July 2025

• To work alongside the Principal Clinical Specialist in Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Urology and Radiology Service and Clinical Senior Management teams, lead ESWL Stone Consultant and Tower Wing Theatres Service Senior Management Team and Matron in the delivery of the Lithotripsy service.
• Primarily responsible for performing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures to treat renal, ureteric, biliary and pancreatic calculi and encrusted ureteric stents utilising fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guidance.
• Acting as an independent practitioner.
• Contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Lithotripsy service.
• Supervise, assist and train radiographers, student radiographers and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
• Assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are accurately recorded for patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.
• Encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff, leading by example and giving constructive supervision.
• Demonstrate partnership in professional development by maintaining a high level of knowledge and technical skills through personal CPD.
• Participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including: Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.

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

Radiology is part of the Clinical Imaging and Medical Physics Directorate and has multiple Departments on both hospital sites including Evelina London Children's Hospital and the Guy's Cancer Centre. It has an asset base in excess of £40m including many state of the art imaging systems delivering in excess of 400,000 examinations PA. The Department is strongly engaged in a transformational agenda to drive efficiency and quality but to also examine how imaging positively impacts on patient outcomes.

We support a wide range of Clinical Specialities and as well as offering Diagnostic Imaging we perform Interventional and Therapeutic procedures using Image guidance. The Department also has significant research activity and a commitment to multidisciplinary training and education.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

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.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
• Experience in a broad range of imaging modalities - to include urological imaging.
• Experience in student supervision and training of less experienced Radiographers and students.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Understanding of recent developments within the NHS.
• 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

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills.
• 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.
• Excellent advocate for patients and staff.
• Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it.
• Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to understand sophisticated clinical technology
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017
• Ability to move and operate Lithotripsy equipment with provision of training.
• Working knowledge of current policies, protocols and practices

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

£54,320 to £60,981 a yearper annum incl. HCA