Specialist Radiographer - Interventional Radiology

Job overview

As the arterial centre for vascular services in Lancashire and South Cumbria we have big ideas about the future of the service and want you to play your part in it!

Ideally we want you to have relevant experience in angiography, or a passion for Interventional Radiography and a willingness to learn.  As a tight-knit team we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, our comradery and innovative, supportive outlook. You must be an excellent team player and have the ability to accept responsibility and make decisions. The interventional service at Royal Preston Hospital provides a wide range of interventional procedures for patients across the Lancashire and South Cumbria network. You will be expected to work in a range of different interventional radiology suites,  working with the Philips Azurion Flex-arm and the Artis Zeego in our hybrid theatre. You will assist in the day-to-day running of the service in conjunction with the Lead Radiographer. This includes  research, stock control, arranging patient appointments, undertaking audits and other non administrative duties. You will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient care is delivered and high-quality imaging techniques are performed.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned, to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service.

You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met.

You will also provide leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate. Assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required Imaging examinations providing advice and maintaining associated records. Support the aims and vision of the Trust and to take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will assist in the day-to-day running of the service in conjunction with the Lead Radiographer. This includes supporting research, stock control, arranging patient appointments, undertaking audits and other administrational duties.

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Assist and support the Lead radiographer in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
• Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
• Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
• Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines
• Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
• Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
• To participate in education and training of junior staff