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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (covering 7-day service)
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9856
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/10/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Radiographer - Interventional Radiology

Band 7

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within our small specialised team to join the IR service as a skilled and experienced radiographer.  The successful candidate will be based in IR during normal working hours guiding and supporting the delivering of services on Broomfield site.

You will have a wide range of relevant experience and be dedicated to improving the service.

Main duties of the job

Manage staff and resources effectively to promote patient advocacy in all areas of fluoroscopy and interventional radiology from a range of referral sources.

Undertake clinical work establishing best standards of practice.

Oversee and organise the workload assisting the clinical lead and nursing team by demonstrating leadership and multi-disciplinary team working.

Being responsible for training, supervision, and monitoring of all staff in this modality alongside the senior members of the team.

Actively develop fluoroscopy and interventional radiology services.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. 

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

  • You will assist with developing protocols and standard operating procedures and ensuring compliance within the screening team.
  • You will be expected to act as a Radiation Protection SupervisorYou will be expected to work with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and manage work streams proactively to promote clinical governance and learning within the service.
  • Participate in research and audit programmes.
  • Forge relationships with users in clinical environments and maximise user input to the on-going service delivery. Working with users in resolving any issues arising in a timely manner

We look forward to your application!

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good working knowledge of governance
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of report writing skills, presentation skills, and investigation skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive post graduate experience within IR (including supervisory experience)
  • Involvement in clinical research/audit
Desirable criteria
  • Direct supervisory responsibility
  • Management of complaints and investigations

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • HCPC
  • BSc in Radiography or Equivalent
  • Postgraduate training at PgD level or equivalent experience
  • Cannulation Course
Desirable criteria
  • Radiology Protection Supervisor Training
  • MSc Training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrea Francis
Job title
Deputy General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 4435652
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