Lithotripsy Radiographer

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS organization is seeking a Band 7 Radiographer for its Lithotripsy service. This role offers a unique chance to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while managing the Lithotripsy service within the Urology Day Unit. The successful candidate will be instrumental in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to established quality standards. With over 12,000 staff, the organization supports professional development and offers flexible working options. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to enhance your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Generous Pension Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

NHS Discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in ESWL procedures and urology imaging.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist guidance on ESWL procedures for kidney stones.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient pathways.

Skills

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Interpersonal Skills

Autonomous Work

Workload Prioritization

Education

Degree in Radiography

NHS Standards Compliance

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Opportunity for Band 7 Radiographer - Lithotripsy Service

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 help manage the 6-day lithotripsy service, providing high-quality, efficient, and patient-centred care. They will coordinate with key stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams and the Urology department to manage patient pathways and facilitate continuous improvement.

We welcome applications from individuals who may not currently meet the full person specification for a band 7 post. Motivated and experienced Radiographers may be considered for a Band 6 developmental role, progressing to Band 7 upon successful achievement of competencies, assessed during the interview process.

The post-holder will undertake clinical work within established quality standards for imaging and urology (including NICE, BAUS, SoR, and BMUS) and ionising radiation safety legislation (including IRMER and IRR17). The ideal candidate will have experience working autonomously, demonstrating the ability to prioritise workload, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and patients' homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing over 12,000 staff. We support our staff through extensive training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave (pro-rata), and NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers various services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. We focus on improving processes and removing delays for staff and patients. We are investing in digital transformation through a partnership with Epic, bringing a leading electronic patient record system to ESNEFT, transforming hospital life for staff and patients.

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

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For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Lindsey Mazur
• Job title: Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]