Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for either an existing advanced practitioner radiographer performing fluoroscopy advanced practice or a keen and skilled radiographer willing to undertake post graduate training in this specialty area.
Relevant experience in fluoroscopy imaging, theatre and Interventional Radiology along with some experience in managing teams, equipment and coordinating fast paced services will be key for this post.
The post holder, in specified sessions, will also support the governance team within the Imaging department, having a special interest in the audit programme and development towards QSI accreditation.
*Please be advised that interviews for this post are scheduled for 12th December 2023.*
Main duties of the job
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts responsible for managing two major hospitals in Coventry and Rugby, which between them serve a population of over one million people. We are the principal teaching hospital for Warwick Medical School and work in close co-operation and partnership to develop innovative programmes in clinical research. The radiology department provides a service on both the Coventry and Rugby sites.
We are looking for a dynamic individual keen to learn and progress within the role, developing fluoroscopy advanced practice alongside the radiology consultants and management team.
You will be expected tocarry out procedures/examinations and prepare independent clinical reports for completed examinations, in line with departmental protocols.
You will be required to be accountable for own professional actions and to act as a role model within the department, setting and maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care and encouraging the development of a strong and flexible multi-disciplinary team.
Along with supporting the Fluoroscopy and Interventional unit team with the management of the service you will also be able to demonstrate clinical and process knowledge as senior support for the Governance team.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
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 - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the post includes evaluation of radiology requests, performing and reporting fluoroscopic examinations independently within their own scope of practice. The post holder will train to departmental protocols and to be accountable for their own professional actions including independent reporting.
Once fully trained the post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner to carry out a range of fluoroscopy examinations across all patient pathways to a consistently high standard and produce high quality, independent reports ensuring compliance with imaging protocols.
The advanced practitioner will produce and interpret high-quality images of the body to diagnose and confirm normality and abnormality, injuries, and diseases.
Teaching and supervision of radiographers, students and Radiology registrars will be key to the role. Support of the Lead radiographers for the day-to-day organisation of the fluoroscopy & interventional service in accordance with Trust/departmental protocols will be part of the leadership aspects of the job.
Responsibility for ensuring the annual Radiology audit programme is completed on schedule will be part of the governance aspect of the role, along with effective training of Non-medical referrers and the development and review of protocols.
The post holder will support the Governance Team in working towards Radiology achievement of QSI accreditation
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the post includes evaluation of radiology requests, performing and reporting fluoroscopic examinations independently within their own scope of practice. The post holder will train to departmental protocols and to be accountable for their own professional actions including independent reporting.
Once fully trained the post holder will act as an autonomous practitioner to carry out a range of fluoroscopy examinations across all patient pathways to a consistently high standard and produce high quality, independent reports ensuring compliance with imaging protocols.
The advanced practitioner will produce and interpret high-quality images of the body to diagnose and confirm normality and abnormality, injuries, and diseases.
Teaching and supervision of radiographers, students and Radiology registrars will be key to the role. Support of the Lead radiographers for the day-to-day organisation of the fluoroscopy & interventional service in accordance with Trust/departmental protocols will be part of the leadership aspects of the job.
Responsibility for ensuring the annual Radiology audit programme is completed on schedule will be part of the governance aspect of the role, along with effective training of Non-medical referrers and the development and review of protocols.
The post holder will support the Governance Team in working towards Radiology achievement of QSI accreditation
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
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Person Specification
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Experience
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Knowledge
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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
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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).
