Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Radiographer into our Catheter based angiographic services within Sheffield. We are England's fourth-largest city, with a population of over half a million and have the beautiful peak district within easy reach.
A comprehensive training package will be delivered in two of the three specialised aspects of Catheter based Angiography. These include Cardiac Angio, Vascular (Peripheral and Abdominal) Angio and Neuro imaging (interventional Radiology). The training will involve development of knowledge, skills and competencies in the use of all angiography equipment as well as recognition and experience in clinical working practices. Any and all training will be tailored to the individuals needs dependant upon their level of current experience and there will be a full Angiographic preceptorship package to cover both practical, theoretical and on the job experience needed relevant to the position.
Your existing levels of catheter based Angiography experience will be the factor as to whether you are appointed at either band 5 or band 6.
Main duties of the job
The Angiography suites across the city consist of 9 labs utilising Philips Allura / Azurion equipment. Our Philips systems offer some of the most up to date dose saving techniques and a multitude of applications ensuring the best possible imaging is delivered across all areas.
Training will be delivered in all aspects of Angiography; which include Cardiac, Vascular and Neuro imaging. The training will involve development of knowledge, skills and competencies in the use of Philips Angiography equipment. Any training will be tailored to the individuals needs depending upon their level of current experience. Applications will also be accepted from students qualifying in 2023.
Successful candidates will join our cross city on call from home commitments for two if the three areas and must be HCPC registered and demonstrate the essential team player qualities that our catheter based Angiography service requires.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6. If you are hired at Band 5, then you will be trained to go up to Band 6.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc in Radiography.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant further/higher education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to wear Radiographic personal protection equipment / Infection prevention control (PPE / IPC) for long periods of time as the position dictates.
- Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet and maintain the demands of the position and the requirements of the services being provided
- Multi-site working: must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and to organise self and team members to deliver outputs to multiple deadlines. (Band 6)
Desirable
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Work-Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD). You must be aware of how you work to minimise this risk. (Band 6)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
- Monitor and maintain professional and radiographic standards within the assigned working area.
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
- An ability to work under pressure, often dealing with conflicting demands, whilst maintaining a professional manner
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- Ability to understand and educate regarding new technology and equipment, both radiographic and computer based. (Band 6)
- Ability to take responsibility when required and to deputise in the Superintendents absence or under their instruction when service provision dictates. (Band 6)
- Work as a key team member taking responsibility as required. (Band 6)
- Regular and frequent exposure of working practices and equipment within an angiographic environment. (Band 6)
- Completion of the Angiographic preceptorship package (Band 6)
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience with angiography environment.
- CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
- Commitment to undertake all training requirements of the post including Angio Preceptorship package and audit.
- A commitment to expand and develop their core knowledge using evidence based practice.
- Attendance and involvement in professional lectures, study days and workshops.
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Evidence of previous NHS employment
- Commitment to undertake all training requirements of the post. (inc audit). (Band 6)
- Participated in professional lectures, study days and workshops. (Band 6)
- Previous NHS experience within a catheter based Angiographic environment. (Band 6)
Desirable
- Regular and frequent exposure of working practices and equipment within an angiographic environment
- Participate in relevant professional lectures, study days and workshops.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or BSc in Radiography.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant further/higher education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to wear Radiographic personal protection equipment / Infection prevention control (PPE / IPC) for long periods of time as the position dictates.
- Emotional and physical health sufficient to meet and maintain the demands of the position and the requirements of the services being provided
- Multi-site working: must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and to organise self and team members to deliver outputs to multiple deadlines. (Band 6)
Desirable
- Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and Work-Related Upper Limb Disorder (WRULD). You must be aware of how you work to minimise this risk. (Band 6)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent and effective interpersonal skills
- Monitor and maintain professional and radiographic standards within the assigned working area.
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
- An ability to work under pressure, often dealing with conflicting demands, whilst maintaining a professional manner
- Ability to work closely with other professions to establish, maintain, and improve service and be open to changing working practices which can improve the same.
- Ability to understand and educate regarding new technology and equipment, both radiographic and computer based. (Band 6)
- Ability to take responsibility when required and to deputise in the Superintendents absence or under their instruction when service provision dictates. (Band 6)
- Work as a key team member taking responsibility as required. (Band 6)
- Regular and frequent exposure of working practices and equipment within an angiographic environment. (Band 6)
- Completion of the Angiographic preceptorship package (Band 6)
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience with angiography environment.
- CPD portfolio or relevant evidence
- Commitment to undertake all training requirements of the post including Angio Preceptorship package and audit.
- A commitment to expand and develop their core knowledge using evidence based practice.
- Attendance and involvement in professional lectures, study days and workshops.
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Evidence of previous NHS employment
- Commitment to undertake all training requirements of the post. (inc audit). (Band 6)
- Participated in professional lectures, study days and workshops. (Band 6)
- Previous NHS experience within a catheter based Angiographic environment. (Band 6)
Desirable
- Regular and frequent exposure of working practices and equipment within an angiographic environment
- Participate in relevant professional lectures, study days and workshops.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
