Lithotripsy Radiographer

Candino CA; Colchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiographer to join their team in Colchester. This role involves managing the Lithotripsy service, providing expert care in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while making a significant impact on patient health outcomes. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions, this role is for you.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Opportunities

NHS Discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Experience in urological imaging and audit evaluation.
• Knowledge of CQC and RCR guidance relevant to radiology.

Responsibilities

• Manage the 6-day lithotripsy service providing patient-centered care.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient pathways.

Skills

Urological Imaging

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Lithotripter

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

About

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the region, employing over 12,000 staff and serving a population of almost 800,000 residents. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes.

We are an ambitious trust with a simple vision, to provide the communities we serve with excellent healthcare and build a better future for the people of East Suffolk and North Essex. To help us do this, we will work closely with our local partners to deliver more of the joined-up services and care our residents need.

For our staff and our patients we have the same philosophy: time matters. We concentrate on removing or improving the things we do that don't work for our patients. For our staff, this means more time to care for patients and greater opportunities to develop skills and experience. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring whats widely regarded as the worlds best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

To be the best, we need to attract and keep the best staff. Our size puts us in a strong position to grow, providing more of the latest services. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Support from technology and logistics help us see patients at the right time.

If you are passionate about patient care, want to develop your skills and knowledge and if your ambition matches ours, its time to work together.

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Key details

Location

SiteColchester HospitalAddressTurner RoadTownColchesterPostcodeCO4 5JLMajor / Minor RegionEssex

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary£46,148 - £52,809 per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main areaRadiographer

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Job Overview

A rare and unique opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Radiographer to assist with the management of our Lithotripsy service

The post holder will act as a Practitioner for the Lithotripsy Service within the Urology Day Unit and will be responsible for performing and providing specialist expertise and guidance on Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures to treat kidney stones, utilising either x-ray or ultrasound guidance.?

The successful candidate will be responsible to help manage the 6-day lithotripsy service, providing high quality, efficient and patient-centred care, coordinating with key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams and the Urology department to manage patient pathways and facilitate delivering continuous improvement.

We would consider applications from individuals who would not currently fulfill the full person specification for a band 7 post. However, applications are welcome from motivated and experienced Radiographer who could be considered for a Band 6 developmental role through to Band 7 on successful achievement of competencies. This would be assessed as part of the interview process.

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The post-holder will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice for imaging and urology (including NICE, BAUS, SoR and BMUS) and ionising radiation safety legislation (including IRMER and IRR17).?The ideal candidate would have experience of working autonomously and be able to demonstrate their ability to prioritise workload, as well as having excellent interpersonal skills.

You will be responsible to help manage the 6-day lithotripsy service, providing high quality, efficient and patient-centred care, coordinating with key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams and the Urology department to manage patient pathways and facilitate delivering continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring whats widely regarded as the worlds best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Suitable post-graduate experience
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience in urological imaging
• Experience in audit and evaluation of services.
• Demonstrates ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries.
• Knowledge of CQC and RCR guidance relevant to radiology
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in shockwave lithotripsy
• Experience in a Radiation Protection Supervisor role.
• Budgetary management experience
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Hons in diagnostic radiography or equivalent MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council UK
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate in ultrasound
• Membership with Society of Radiographers
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty.
• Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit.
• Promotes, monitors, and maintains best practice in health, safety, and security.
• Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it
• Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
• Has achieved full competence and operational management of the Lithotripter.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in developing service strategies.
• Experience and basis understanding of urological CT images
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Computer literacy
• Critical decision-making skills Able to resolve complex problems.
  
  

Documents

• Job Description & Person Specification (, 312.6)PDFKB
• DBS Information (, 315.0)PDFKB
• ESNEFT Values and Behaviours (, 74.8)PDFKB
• Value of joining NHS Pension (, 125.2)PDFKB
• Apprenticeship Handbook (, 373.9)PDFKB
• Staff Networks (, 230.1)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameLindsey MazurJob titleMatronEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01473 704958