Senior Radiographer (Interventional)

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wrexham seeks a passionate Radiographer for their Interventional Radiology Team. This role demands strong leadership skills, a proactive approach, and excellent communication abilities. You will enhance patient care and drive improvements within a supportive environment. The position offers an annual salary between £39,263 to £47,280, inviting Radiographers eager to grow into the role. Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Radiographers who are keen to grow into the role.
• Ability to work closely with IR Lead and Principal Operations Radiographers.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe, efficient, and patient-focused imaging service.
• Participate in specialised examinations to a high standard.
• Supervise and support staff, students, and visitors.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive, organised, and adaptable approach to leadership

Thorough understanding of IR(ME)R, IRR17 Regulations, and iRefer Guidelines

Education

Radiography qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Radiographer ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a dynamic and flexible individual to join our Interventional Radiology Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills in a supportive and progressive environment. As a member of the Interventional Radiography Team, you'll play a key role in enhancing patient care, driving service improvements, and supporting your colleagues across a busy and varied caseload.

We're seeking someone who:

• Brings energy, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional development
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Is ready to take on leadership responsibilities and influence positive change

We welcome applications from Radiographers who are keen to grow into the role although previous experience within an Interventional Radiology setting would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

As a Interventional Radiographer, you'll help deliver a safe, efficient, and patient-focused imaging service. Key duties include:

• Service Delivery & Collaboration
  • Work closely with IR Lead and Principal Operations Radiographers to maintain a high-quality service with a strong focus on patient care.
  • Participate in a wide range of specialised examinations to a high standard using relevant practical expertise.
  • Undertake a senior role when working within IR and the general dept. This includes both clinical and non- clinical work associated with service delivery.
  • Ability to participate in out of hours working and 24hr cross site emergency cover for intervention.
• Quality & Standards
  • Set and maintain professional standards in the Radiology Department and contribute to audits and service improvements with colleagues.
• Staff Support & Development
  • Supervise and support staff, students, and visitors. Provide teaching and assessment in line with BCUHB policies and HCPC standards.
• Cross-Departmental Relationships
  • Build strong working relationships across departments and help resolve local operational issues.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

This role requires:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A thorough understanding of IR(ME)R, IRR17 Regulations, and iRefer Guidelines
• A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach to leadership

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TRAC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum, pro rata