Interventional Radiographer

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a radiographer to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging within the Interventional Radiology department. The role emphasizes patient safety, privacy and dignity, and adherence to Radiation Regulations.

The post holder will support vascular and non-vascular IR services, contribute to staff training and service development, and participate in an on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in radiography and HCPC registration are essential.
• Evidence of attendance at Interventional Imaging courses is expected.
• Role requires ongoing CPD and commitment to training.
• Experience in interventional radiology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging across interventional radiology procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations and Local Rules.
• Support service development and staff training.
• Participate in out-of-hours on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Work across other imaging modalities as required by service needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Service development

On-call dedication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc in Radiography

HCPC registration

Speciality/short course training

Intermediate life support 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.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

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

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.