Interventional and Fluoroscopy Radiographer

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; North Waterhouse Farm, Bury, Salford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

fantastic annual leave allowance

flexible working opportunities

protected hours for health and wellbe"

health and wellbeing

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Interventional and Fluoroscopy Radiographer to join our radiology team. You will perform interventional and fluoroscopy procedures, support senior staff, and contribute to high standards of patient care and radiation safety in a busy clinical environment.

The role involves working with consultant interventional radiologists, nurses and radiographers, with a 24/7 on-call rota, including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Previous experience in a dedicated interventional radiology or angiography department.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to interventional radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform interventional and fluoroscopy procedures according to clinical guidelines.
• Operate and optimise angiography and fluoroscopy equipment.
• Maintain radiation protection and infection control standards.
• Provide safe, compassionate patient care before, during and after procedures.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, anaesthetists and emergency teams.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, consumables and procedure rooms.
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.
• Participate in audits, quality assurance, service improvement and CPD.
• Support the training of students and junior colleagues.
• Participate in the 24/7 emergency on-call rota, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Interventional radiology experience

CPD evidence

Diagnostic radiography experience

Clinical knowledge

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Interventional and Fluoroscopy Radiographer

The closing date is 23 November 2026

We are seeking a motivated, skilled and patient-focused Interventional and Fluoroscopy Radiographer to join our dynamic and dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic radiographer to contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services in a busy clinical environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with consultant interventional radiologists, nurses, radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team to support a range of image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic IR procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, radiation safety and clinical excellence.

The successful candidate will also participate in a 24/7 emergency interventional radiology on-call rota, including nights, weekends and public holidays, in accordance with departmental service requirements.

They will also be responsible for the continuing development of other radiology personnel and student radiographers. The post holder will adhere to good practices of radiographic technique and abide by the acknowledged safe practices of radiation protection standards and trust procedure guidance. They will provide high quality radiographic images that will assist in patient diagnosis, treatment, and management of care.

Main duties of the job

Perform interventional and fluoroscopy procedures according to clinical guidelines.

Operate and optimise angiography and fluoroscopy equipment.

Maintain radiation protection and infection control standards.

Provide safe, compassionate patient care before, during and after procedures.

Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, anaesthetists and emergency teams.

Prepare and maintain equipment, consumables and procedure rooms.

Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.

Participate in audits, quality assurance, service improvement and CPD.

Support the training of students and junior colleagues.

Participate in the 24/7 emergency on-call rota, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Respond promptly to emergencies, including haemorrhage control and embolisation.

Work autonomously within professional competence and remain calm under pressure.

Maintain emergency skills through training and competency assessments.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including,

• a fantastic annual leave allowance
• flexible working opportunities
• protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Previous experience in a dedicated interventional radiology or angiography department.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to interventional radiology.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Relevant post-registration experience in diagnostic radiography.
• Experience with fluoroscopy, vascular imaging and image-guided procedures.
• Experience supporting or mentoring students and junior staff.
• Experience of workload management
• Good knowledge of radiation protection, patient safety and infection prevention and control.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A professional, flexible and patient-centred approach to care.
• IT system knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of appropriate modalities.
• Experience of QA testing and radiation protection.
• Problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Evidence of a willingness to expand the clinical role
• Self‑motivated with the ability to motivate others including CPD
• Evidence of Participation in audit
• Management of complaints and incidents
• Research and development experience

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust