Specialist Lithotripsy Radiographer

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Lead Practitioner for the Lithotripsy Service within the Urology Investigations Unit. You will provide expert ESWL procedures using either x-ray or ultrasound guidance and lead the lithotripsy unit to deliver safe, efficient and patient-centred care.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across urology to manage patient pathways, drive continuous improvement and uphold clinical governance standards, including imaging

Qualifications

• Specialist ESWL procedural skill and knowledge.
• Ability to lead a lithotripsy unit with patient-centred care.
• Experience in imaging review and reporting within urology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operational and clinical senior managers within Urology to deliver objectives.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure imaging, ESWL treatment, reporting and patient management.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and specialist advice; support audits and peer review.
• Ensure governance for practice, training needs, and clinical competence plans.

Skills

ESWL expertise

Ultrasound guidance

Fluoroscopy imaging

Job description

The post holder will act as a Lead Practitioner for the Lithotripsy Service within the Urology Investigations Unit and will be primarily 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 post holder will also be responsible for managing the lithotripsy unit for the provision of a high-quality, efficient and patient-centred service, coordinating with key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams and the Urology department to manage patient pathways and deliver continuous improvement The post-holder will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice for imaging and urology (including NICE, BAUS, RCR, SoR and BMUS) and ionising radiation safety legislation (including IR(ME)R and IRR17). They will maintain a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound and fluoroscopy imaging, including reviewing images, consenting and performing lithotripsy treatment for those patients diagnosed with stone disease and be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective lithotripsy service. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.,

• To work collaboratively with other operational and clinical senior managers within the Urology team and beyond, to develop, support and deliver operational and strategic objectives.
• To work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with those involved to ensure the appropriate imaging, ESWL treatment, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary.
• Provide regular feedback to the Lead Lithotripsy Urology Consultant Lead and support clinical audits for this service. To provide leadership, supervision and specialist advice and expertise across the multi-disciplinary team.
• To ensure all aspects of clinical governance relating to their practice are delivered and monitored including being responsible for assurances of clinical competence, shared learning and leading regular peer review audits, ensuring effective plans are in place for any training needs identified.
• To actively develop the service in conjunction with national and local NHS guidelines and directives and ensure that staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.