Job summary
Are you looking for a role within interventional radiology that is fast paced and challenging with a wide variety of procedures performed? Do you enjoy working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team? Do you strive to provide patients with the best possible experience of care and professionalism?
If this is you we are offering the opportunity for a radiographer to join our growing team of IR radiographers working across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. No previous experience of Interventional Radiology is needed as full training will be provided and applications will be considered from Radiography Students and Band 5 Radiographers who can demonstrate a passion for Interventional Radiology. The post will be B5/linked to B6 dependent upon post graduate experience.
There are many reasons why MFT is a fantastic place to work as an IR radiographer:
- One of the country's largest Trusts with a single vascular hub covering a population of 1.8m.
- Specialist centre for endovascular, renal and hepato-biliary services.
- Wide range of specialist procedures including endovascular aortic repair, embolisation, urological and gastro-intestinal interventions.
- Excellent reputation for research, education and innovation.
- Excellent career progression opportunities with several B7 radiographers undertaking Advanced Practice with IR.
Applicants must possess a degree or a diploma in Diagnostic Radiography and be HCPC registered, they must also be currently working/studying within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The posts are cross site, involving work at the Wythenshawe and Oxford Road sites. Across the sites we have four interventional rooms, used for a mixture of vascular and non-vascular intervention and three Hybrid theatres that are used for vascular intervention and endovascular surgery.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing high quality imaging and exceptional patient care during complex Interventional Radiology procedures. Working with highly sophisticated, specialised equipment you will be responsible for patient and equipment positioning, acquisition, manipulation and archiving of images. The procedures also involve the use of a wide range of expensive, sterile consumables and a detailed knowledge of these is required. The radiographer must be able to respond rapidly to any request for equipment and advise radiology trainees and consultants of alternative equipment if necessary.
Many interventional procedures result in a high radiation dose and minimising radiation to the patient, operator and other staff present during the procedure is a critical responsibility of the post.
There will be opportunities to be involved with research and to lead audit projects that result in service improvement.
The successful candidate would be expected to participate in the 24/7 out of hours, non- residential on-call service and must be prepared to work flexible shifts.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Radiography) or equivalent/due to qualify in 2023
- Registration as a radiographer with the Health Professions Council plus evidence of CPD
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Keyboard skills Use of RIS / PACS system
- Knowledge of Radiation protection
- Good basic Radiographic skills and knowledge of anatomy / physiology
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate good experience within diagnostic radiography setting
- Demonstrates a desire to work in interventional radiology
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
- Able to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to question clearly and concisely
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to make decisions and carry them out.
- Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye coordination
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the equality act 2010.
- Ability to participate in the out of hours rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Radiography) or equivalent/due to qualify in 2023
- Registration as a radiographer with the Health Professions Council plus evidence of CPD
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Keyboard skills Use of RIS / PACS system
- Knowledge of Radiation protection
- Good basic Radiographic skills and knowledge of anatomy / physiology
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate good experience within diagnostic radiography setting
- Demonstrates a desire to work in interventional radiology
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with a range of personnel.
- Able to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to question clearly and concisely
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to make decisions and carry them out.
- Ability to assess situations and take appropriate action.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye coordination
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities subject to reasonable adjustment under the equality act 2010.
- Ability to participate in the out of hours rota
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).
