Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experience and motivated individual to join our unique and highly specialised team.
You would rotate through a full range of imaging modalities but with a bias towards interventional and neuro-interventional radiology. The IR department at RLH undertakes a wide range of endovascular, renal, HPB and neuro procedures, and you would receive advanced training to form a part of the team.
Radiographers at RLH also take part in generously paid on-call systems and the successful candidate would be expected to work in the general on-call service in the A&E department, and Mechanical Thrombectomy service in IR. We also offer opportunities for role extension, with radiographers and nurses working independently to fit PICC's and Hickman lines.
We are located in the heart of East London, and with everything this area has to offer you are sure to find the local environment both stimulating and inspiring. Our local population has significant health needs, and we are committed to changing lives, which is our trust mission statement. The range and breadth of experience to be gained from working in this environment is unrivalled across the capital and the country.
Main duties of the job
Perform a wide range of examinations of all body areas as required, managing patient priority as appropriate and maintaining a high standard of patient care, respect for dignity and privacy.
Supervise, support and train less experienced radiographers, nurses, students, porters and other support staff.
Assist in managing the varying workload according to need, recognising and respecting the individual needs of staff and patients, but also the current waiting list pressures.
Provide a patient centred service by communicating effectively with patients and other staff members of any potential delays which may occur
Advise radiologists on the technical capabilities of the IR suites and suggest appropriate protocols/parameters to enable effective therapeutic treatments
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal London Hospital is the largest of five hospitals that make up Barts Health. The hospital is home to an internationally renowned medical school and one of the biggest childrens hospitals in the UK. The hospital is also home to the London Air Ambulance, providing world leading trauma and emergency care, which brings its own unique challenges.
Act as an operator and practitioner under IRMER (2000). This requires constant attention to the need to maintain diagnostic image quality whilst minimising the large radiation dose associated with interventional studies, relevant to the specific patient condition.
To participate in intravenous cannulation (where necessary) for patients undergoing
IR procedures, and administer IV drugs and contrast agents according to local and national protocols.
Work closely with anaesthetic teams, intensive care staff, or other visiting members of staff to ensure they adopt safe working practices in the IR environment.
Participate in the safe manual handling of patients and equipment within the hospital using risk assessments and co-operation with other members of staff. In particular IR often involves the transfer of many bed-bound immobile patients, some of whom may be very heavy and unable to assist themselves.
Participate in the provision of the emergency on-call service, at times working as the only radiographer experienced in IR.
To be able to work unsupervised for long periods of time and act autonomously within protocols.
To be aware of the relevant safety issues for interventional imaging, ensuring that all necessary checking and safety procedures are carried out prior to imaging the patient, and that relevant advice and information on preparation is given to patients, carers and other staff. To ensure that all equipment is cleaned before use.
To be experienced in the use of high pressure injector pumps, their parameters and the safe utilisation thereof.
To understand and participate in the administrative processes that are directly linked to the IR patient pathway.
To maintain and promote effective working relationships in multidisciplinary teams and to promote best practice while undertaking radiographic duties throughout the hospital.
To ensure the correct and safe use of personal protective equipment, and to act as a radiation protection supervisor for Interventional Radiology when required, after completing relevant training. To take part in daily quality assurance checks as instructed, and monthly quality assurance programs at the Superintendents discretion.
To take part, as required, in staff rotation where necessary to maintain supervision and staffing levels in all sites within Barts Health NHS trust.
To rotate through other modalities within the Imaging department including, but not limited to, CT, A&E, General X-ray.
To work in a competent and professional manner, independently managing workload in terms of time, resources and staff to meet the needs of the department and ensuring that the clinical request is acted upon as appropriate.
Ensure that infection control measures are adopted, with attention to personal protection and protection of equipment and other patients. Deal appropriately with situations involving exposure to bodily fluids and parasitic infestations, according to Trust guidelines
To be able to deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer as required.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Royal London Hospital is the largest of five hospitals that make up Barts Health. The hospital is home to an internationally renowned medical school and one of the biggest childrens hospitals in the UK. The hospital is also home to the London Air Ambulance, providing world leading trauma and emergency care, which brings its own unique challenges.
Act as an operator and practitioner under IRMER (2000). This requires constant attention to the need to maintain diagnostic image quality whilst minimising the large radiation dose associated with interventional studies, relevant to the specific patient condition.
To participate in intravenous cannulation (where necessary) for patients undergoing
IR procedures, and administer IV drugs and contrast agents according to local and national protocols.
Work closely with anaesthetic teams, intensive care staff, or other visiting members of staff to ensure they adopt safe working practices in the IR environment.
Participate in the safe manual handling of patients and equipment within the hospital using risk assessments and co-operation with other members of staff. In particular IR often involves the transfer of many bed-bound immobile patients, some of whom may be very heavy and unable to assist themselves.
Participate in the provision of the emergency on-call service, at times working as the only radiographer experienced in IR.
To be able to work unsupervised for long periods of time and act autonomously within protocols.
To be aware of the relevant safety issues for interventional imaging, ensuring that all necessary checking and safety procedures are carried out prior to imaging the patient, and that relevant advice and information on preparation is given to patients, carers and other staff. To ensure that all equipment is cleaned before use.
To be experienced in the use of high pressure injector pumps, their parameters and the safe utilisation thereof.
To understand and participate in the administrative processes that are directly linked to the IR patient pathway.
To maintain and promote effective working relationships in multidisciplinary teams and to promote best practice while undertaking radiographic duties throughout the hospital.
To ensure the correct and safe use of personal protective equipment, and to act as a radiation protection supervisor for Interventional Radiology when required, after completing relevant training. To take part in daily quality assurance checks as instructed, and monthly quality assurance programs at the Superintendents discretion.
To take part, as required, in staff rotation where necessary to maintain supervision and staffing levels in all sites within Barts Health NHS trust.
To rotate through other modalities within the Imaging department including, but not limited to, CT, A&E, General X-ray.
To work in a competent and professional manner, independently managing workload in terms of time, resources and staff to meet the needs of the department and ensuring that the clinical request is acted upon as appropriate.
Ensure that infection control measures are adopted, with attention to personal protection and protection of equipment and other patients. Deal appropriately with situations involving exposure to bodily fluids and parasitic infestations, according to Trust guidelines
To be able to deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer as required.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant radiographic experience.
- Experience using fluoroscopy equipment
Desirable
- Currently a Band 6 radiographer and now desires a more focused role in IR.
- Experience in Neuro IR
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the operation of angiographic imaging system(s) and manipulation of resultant images
- RIS/PACS trained.
Desirable
- Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of organ systems and relevant interventional procedures
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Familiarity with QA procedure and involvement in preventative maintenance.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hon) degree in diagnostic imaging or equivalent.
- Health Professional Council registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good understanding of National regulations and MHRA safety guidelines.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety.
- Awareness of new developments in IR
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Ability to recognise and manage conflict.
- Required to work a shift system and on call in the A/E department.
- Support cross-site Imaging service and to work cross trust/site as and when requested.
- Ability to deputise for the Superintendent
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Participation in the recruitment and selection process at the band 3-5 grade.
- Evidence of previous IR experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant radiographic experience.
- Experience using fluoroscopy equipment
Desirable
- Currently a Band 6 radiographer and now desires a more focused role in IR.
- Experience in Neuro IR
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the operation of angiographic imaging system(s) and manipulation of resultant images
- RIS/PACS trained.
Desirable
- Competent to perform IV injections and cannulation (or willing to undergo training).
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of organ systems and relevant interventional procedures
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Familiarity with QA procedure and involvement in preventative maintenance.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hon) degree in diagnostic imaging or equivalent.
- Health Professional Council registration
Desirable
- Post graduate qualifications
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good understanding of National regulations and MHRA safety guidelines.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety.
- Awareness of new developments in IR
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the department.
- Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- Ability to recognise and manage conflict.
- Required to work a shift system and on call in the A/E department.
- Support cross-site Imaging service and to work cross trust/site as and when requested.
- Ability to deputise for the Superintendent
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Participation in the recruitment and selection process at the band 3-5 grade.
- Evidence of previous IR experience
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).
