Interventional Radiographer

Transformation Unit; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group is seeking an experienced Interventional/Fluoroscopy Principal Radiographer to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across a broad range of interventional procedures, while upholding patient privacy, dignity and safety.

The role involves supporting service development, staff training, and contributing to continuous transformational change; be prepared for out-of-hours on-call and possible cross-site imaging across modalities.

Qualifications

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Role-specific training/Competency training
• Evidence of attendance of speciality/short courses in Interventional Imaging
• Evidence of intermediate life support (short course) training

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across Interventional Radiology procedures
• Ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations and Local Rules
• Support staff training, service development, and transformational change initiatives
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays
• May work across other imaging modalities as required by service requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Telephone manner

Service development

Education

Diploma in Radiography

HCPC registration

Role-specific training

Interventional imaging CPD

Lifesupport training

Job description

The department is the vascular hub for the region and participates in the Black Country Alliance (BCA) service, which provides a 24/7 on-call service for both vascular and non-vascular emergency procedures.

The department uses a range of medical devices to perform both routine and complex elective and emergency procedures in the Interventional Radiology department including Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The department has performed over 900 EVAR procedures since 2006.

The department has evolved considerably over recent years and will continue this process as we expand into new procedures and patient services.

Main duties of the job

To deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across a broad range of Interventional Radiology procedures, ensuring compliance with current Ionising Radiation Regulations and departmental Local Rules. The post holder will provide exceptional patient care while maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and safety at all times.

The role involves supporting the operational delivery of both vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology services, while contributing to staff training, service development, and ongoing transformational change initiatives.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

In addition to Interventional Radiology, the post holder may be expected to work across other imaging modalities, including Fluoroscopy, the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab), Hybrid Theatre, and the General Imaging Department, according to service requirements.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what’s available for you here at The Dudley Group.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description for details of the main role responsibilities involved with this vacancy.

Qualifications

• Diploma of the college of Radiographers or BSC in Radiography
• HCPC registration
• Role specific training qualification/Competency training
• Evidence of attendance of speciality/short courses in Interventional Imaging
• Evidence of intermediate life support (short course) training

Experience

• Extensive experience of Interventional radiography
• Experience as working part of a team
• Knowledge of Radiation protection standards
• Previous experience of working within the National Health Service (NHS)
• Previous experience of teaching/mentoring or working in a supervisory role
• Experience of managing verbal complaints/issues

Knowledge

• Ability to undertake a full range of Interventional imaging
• Able to accurately report and record work activities.
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Awareness of current issues affecting Radiology and the NHS

Communication

• Personable - able to present a positive image of themselves and the service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the general public and all levels of staff, including senior management, health professionals. Must have a good command of written and verbal English.
• Confident telephone manner
• Effective communication skills of complex information both verbal and written
• Enthusiasm to develop the service

Analytical skills

• Gives attention to detail; checks information received for accuracy and interpretation
• Self-motivated with a high drive for success.
• Evidence of ability to solve problems

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Ability to plan, prioritise and lead an interventional theatre list
• Able to remain calm when under pressure and when managing multiple, competing priorities.
• Used to working in complex organisation with competing priorities.
• Able to prioritise activities
• Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy workload.
• Reliable

physical skills

• Working under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable.

Equality, diversity inclusion and trust values

• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services because people matter
• Values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes . On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.

The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.

We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.

We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.

We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Adam Pringle Job title Interventional/Fluoroscopy Principal Radiographer Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01384 456111 Additional information

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact;

Adam Pringle, Interventional & Fluoroscopy Principal Radiographer

Tel: [phone] Ext 3460

E-mail: [e-mail]