Diagnostic Radiographer (Interventional)

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Interventional Radiographer to join our busy Radiology team. The post is for internal applicants with a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and HCPC registration, offering a part-time role for an experienced radiographer.

You will perform interventional examinations, support the Superintendent Radiographer, and contribute to high-quality patient care while training other staff in interventional techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust.
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR and HCPC registration required.
• Significant post-graduate experience; part-time post suitable for an experienced Interventional Radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interventional examinations as a senior member of a specialised team.
• Assist in training other staff in interventional techniques.
• Provide a high-quality, safe X-ray service in line with IR(ME)R 2017.
• Authorise under protocol medical exposures and maintain patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Interventional radiography

Training staff

Clinical service delivery

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR

Job description

Job overview

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Interventional Radiographer to join our very busy Radiology team here at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

The successful applicant must have a BSc (Hon) Diagnostic Radiography or DCR, current HCPC registration and significant post graduate experience. This part time post is suitable for an experienced Interventional Radiographer. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the interventional Radiology team.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out clinical and administrative work as a Senior member of a small specialised team
• Carry out Interventional examinations, acting as a support for the Superintendent Radiographer
• Assisting in training other staff in Interventional techniques
• To provide a high quality service for patients
• To undertake X-ray examinations as an operator in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017.
• To ‘Authorise under protocol’ medical exposures using the Department’s IR(ME)R Examination Protocols and own experience to ensure a safe effective X-ray service to all patients.
• To produce a good quality diagnostic image whilst keeping the radiation dose as low as is reasonably practicable.
• To assess and treat a workload of patients whilst maintaining a high standard of care to all patients and staff.
• To support and assist Band 7 Radiographers and deputise for them in their absence.
• To comply with Trust, Departmental, Health and Safety and Data protection policies.
• To maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Working for your organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team — clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.