Specialist Radiographer - Interventional Radiology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 November 2026
1 day leftJob description
As the arterial centre for vascular services in Lancashire and South Cumbria we have big ideas about the future of the service and want you to play yo...
You will be responsible for the planning and allocation of work in the specific area of the department assigned, to ensure the timely delivery of an effective service.
You will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, supervise more junior staff and deploy staff assuring standards are met.
You will also provide leadership and direction to the team, acting as a role model and patient advocate. Assess, plan and make informed decisions on the required Imaging examinations providing advice and maintaining associated records. Support the aims and vision of the Trust and to take personal responsibility for the quality of the service provided.
You will assist in the day-to-day running of the service in conjunction with the Lead Radiographer. This includes supporting research, stock control, arranging patient appointments, undertaking audits and other administrational duties.
Duties to include, but not be limited to:
- Assist and support the Lead radiographer in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
- Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
- Be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
- Ensure a high radiographic standard is delivered by self and others based on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of standards to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines
- Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care
- Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Communicate with patients, relatives and other healthcare workers to ensure appropriate dissemination of complex information, in a form and manner consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating
- Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
- To participate in education and training of junior staff
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of interventional radiology procedures.
- Knowledge of Interventional procedures
- Experience of working in an Acute hospital setting
- Evidence of independent working and leading a team.
- Demonstrates the ability to produce a high standard of work.
- Involvement with QA.
- Evidence of willingness to expand clinical role.
- Evidence of a commitment to reflecting on and learning from previous practice.
- Awareness of changes within imaging practice.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice.
- Experience of audit.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Desirable: - Evidence of active interest in Vascular /Interventional procedures; - Experience of undertaking Interventional / Angiographic procedures
Qualifications & Education
Essential: - DCR/BSc; - HCPC registered; - Extensive post qualification experience
Desirable: - Attendance at study days and/or conferences
How to apply
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First seen
4 November 2026
Last checked
6 November 2026
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