Job summary
The department is the vascular hub for the region and participates in the Black Country Alliance (BCA) service, which provides a 24/7 on-call service for both vascular and non-vascular emergency procedures.
The department uses a range of medical devices to perform both routine and complex elective and emergency procedures including Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). The department has performed over 900 EVAR procedures since 2006.
The department has evolved considerably over recent years and will continue this process as we expand into new procedures and patient services including the new Hybrid theatre
Main duties of the job
The interventional theatre has been extensively refurbished and remodelled to a high specification including the installation of a new state of the art imaging system.
You will participate in the on-call service out of hours including weekends and bank holidays
The interventional staff may also be expected to work in other modalities including Fluoroscopy, Cath lab, Hybrid theatre and the general imaging department.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for details of the main role responsibilities involved with this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for details of the main role responsibilities involved with this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the college of Radiographers or BSC in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Role specific training qualification/Competency training
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance of speciality/short courses in Interventional Imaging
- Evidence of intermediate life support (short course) training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Interventional radiography
- Experience as working part of a team
- Knowledge of Radiation protection standards
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the National Health Service (NHS)
- Previous experience of teaching/mentoring or working in a supervisory role
- Experience of managing verbal complaints/issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake a full range of Interventional imaging
- Able to accurately report and record work activities.
- Evidence of CPD activities
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues affecting Radiology and the NHS
Communication
Essential
- Computer literate
- Personable - able to present a positive image of themselves and the service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the general public and all levels of staff, including senior management, health professionals. Must have a good command of written and verbal English.
- Confident telephone manner
- Effective communication skills of complex information both verbal and written
- Enthusiasm to develop the service
Analytical skills
Essential
- Gives attention to detail; checks information received for accuracy and interpretation
- Self-motivated with a high drive for success.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to solve problems
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and lead an interventional theatre list
- Able to remain calm when under pressure and when managing multiple, competing priorities.
- Used to working in complex organisation with competing priorities.
- Manages time effectively
- Able to prioritise activities
- Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy workload.
- Reliable
physical skills
Essential
- Working under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable.
Equality, diversity inclusion and trust values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services because people matter
- Values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma of the college of Radiographers or BSC in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Role specific training qualification/Competency training
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance of speciality/short courses in Interventional Imaging
- Evidence of intermediate life support (short course) training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Interventional radiography
- Experience as working part of a team
- Knowledge of Radiation protection standards
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the National Health Service (NHS)
- Previous experience of teaching/mentoring or working in a supervisory role
- Experience of managing verbal complaints/issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake a full range of Interventional imaging
- Able to accurately report and record work activities.
- Evidence of CPD activities
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues affecting Radiology and the NHS
Communication
Essential
- Computer literate
- Personable - able to present a positive image of themselves and the service.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with the general public and all levels of staff, including senior management, health professionals. Must have a good command of written and verbal English.
- Confident telephone manner
- Effective communication skills of complex information both verbal and written
- Enthusiasm to develop the service
Analytical skills
Essential
- Gives attention to detail; checks information received for accuracy and interpretation
- Self-motivated with a high drive for success.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to solve problems
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan, prioritise and lead an interventional theatre list
- Able to remain calm when under pressure and when managing multiple, competing priorities.
- Used to working in complex organisation with competing priorities.
- Manages time effectively
- Able to prioritise activities
- Able to deal with a steady flow of work and sudden episodes of heavy workload.
- Reliable
physical skills
Essential
- Working under pressure
- Flexible and adaptable.
Equality, diversity inclusion and trust values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services because people matter
- Values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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).
