Modality Lead Radiographer- Interventional Radiology

• Provide strong clinical, professional and operational leadership for the Interventional Radiology service.
• Ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.
• Provide expert radiographic support during complex interventional procedures and maintain a high level of clinical competence.
• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the modality, including staffing, workforce planning, workload and patient flow.
• Line manage, support and develop the IR team, including recruitment, appraisal, performance management, training and competency assessment.
• Lead on clinical governance, audit, risk and quality improvement within the modality.
• Develop, implement and review policies, procedures and clinical pathways to support safe and effective practice.
• Monitor service performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, and efficiency
• Work closely with Interventional Radiologists, nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team to support effective service delivery.
• Support equipment procurement, maintenance and the introduction of new technology and techniques.
• Promote professional development and evidence-based practice within Interventional Radiology.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and radiation safety requirements.
• Contribute to the strategic development and future planning of the Interventional Radiology service.

Essential

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or Degree equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• SOR Accredited I.V. Cannulation Certificate

Essential

• Extensive Interventional Radiology and Fluoroscopy Experience
• Experience of staff supervision, mentoring, training and competency assessment
• Experience of working within a complex, high-acuity IR environment
• PACS and EPR Experience
• Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of post qualification working in MRI
• Experience of service management, workforce planning and managing competing operational priorities
• Experience of clinical governance, audit, incident management and quality improvement

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relating to IR
• IT literate and ability to navigate several interlinked digital and IT systems.
• Must communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong understanding of radiation protection, IR(ME)R, clinical governance and patient safety
• Competent in supporting a broad range of complex interventional procedures such as angios, PTCs, embolisations

Desirable

• Awareness of NHS Challenges.
• Aware of CT Service Challenges.
• Experience of Cone-Beam CT