Clinical Specialist Extracorporeal Lithotripsy

Job overview

• To work alongside the Principal Clinical Specialist in Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL), Urology and Radiology Service and Clinical Senior Management teams, lead ESWL Stone Consultant and Tower Wing Theatres Service Senior Management Team and Matron in the delivery of the Lithotripsy service.
• Primarily responsible for performing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures to treat renal, ureteric, biliary and pancreatic calculi and encrusted ureteric stents utilising fluoroscopic and/or ultrasound guidance.
• Acting as an independent practitioner.
• Contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsive Lithotripsy service.
• Supervise, assist and train radiographers, student radiographers and assistant staff in both the delivery of the service and their individual development needs.
• Assist in and manage workflow and ensure all data inputs are accurately recorded for patient record integrity and statistical evaluation purposes.
• Encourage the highest professional and technical standards in all staff, leading by example and giving constructive supervision.
• Demonstrate partnership in professional development by maintaining a high level of knowledge and technical skills through personal CPD.
• Participate in the Governance of the Department in areas including: Risk Management, Health and Safety, Research and Audit activities.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.