About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Radiographer to join the Urology Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for performing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy procedures to treat kidney & ureteric stones, utilising X-ray & ultrasound guidance as required, alongside supporting the Urology team with plain X-rays for stone clinics & screening in Urology theatres.
You will work alongside Urology Consultants & Urology Nurse Practitioners to coordinate patient pathways & monitor the quality &effectiveness of the lithotripsy service. The service is being established to replace the current externally provided model and will support the treatment of renal and ureteric stones for both elective and urgent patients. Initially operating three sessions per week, the service is expected to expand in line with demand.
This is a developmental post and will be appointed at Band 6. The successful candidate will undertake a structured programme of training and competency development in lithotripsy practice, stone localisation, imaging, governance, quality assurance, radiation protection, and service delivery. Following successful completion of all agreed competencies and demonstration of safe independent practice, the post holder will progress to Band 7 and undertake autonomous responsibility for the delivery and development of the lithotripsy service.
Applications from candidates seeking less than full-time (LTFT) working are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be professional, reliable and well-organised, with a supportive and approachable leadership style. They will be able to prioritise effectively, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate a clear commitment to service improvement and patient-centred care.
The post holder will undertake CT and General X-ray examinations, including theatre imaging and complex or urgent cases, while maintaining high diagnostic standards. They will interpret referral information and clinical requirements, select appropriate techniques and positioning, and adapt their approach according to patient condition, mobility and clinical complexity.
You will act as an IR(ME)R Operator, ensuring exposures are justified, optimised and documented in line with regulations, local policies and radiation protection requirements. The role also includes administering IV contrast in accordance with Trust protocols and training, including maintaining an annual cannulation audit.
As the senior radiographer on shift, you will support the team with safe clinical decision-making, prioritisation, patient flow and escalation of operational, staffing, capacity or safety concerns.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest providers of secondary care services in the UK. We provide a full range of acute, subacute and chronic disease management services. We are closely integrated with our colleagues throughout Gloucestershire and in primary care. We also provide a tertiary service to patients from Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Consultant Urologists who work in Gloucestershire: Mr Aloy Okeke, Mr Biral Patel, Miss Kim Davenport (Clinical Lead), Mr Jonathan Eaton, Mr Jonathan Ord, Miss Faith McMeekin, Mr John Henderson, Mr Joe Jelski, Mr Jeremy Nettleton, Mr Edward Tudor (Clinical Lead), Miss Emma Papworh, Mr Jonathan Cobley, Mr Julian Peacock.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for roles and responsibilities, and further details with regards to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current HCPC UK registration
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent MSc level qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development in portfolio
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- PgCert in Ultrasound
Knowledge
Essential
- Suitable post-registration radiography experience
- Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Ability to demonstrate post graduate experience as band 5 plain film radiographer and sound clinical knowledge of radiography
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Competency in utilisation of ultrasound for lithotripsy procedures or willingness to undertake training
- Previous experience with shockwave lithotripsy
- Clinical experience with ultrasound
- Evidence of audit or involvement in clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Experience in diagnostic imaging with an understanding of urological imaging pathways
Desirable
- Experience in student supervision
- Experience in theatre imaging
- Experience in leadership
- Experience in a Radiation Protection Supervisor role.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to manage own workload and work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to teach junior staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exemplary professional approach
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge and continue to develop it.
- Must be computer literate and have a good working knowledge and use of IT equipment.
- Must be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexible approach to workload
- Working knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017
- Be able to operate and move the Lithotripter - full training will be given
- Be able to operate manual handling aids as provided by the department including patient slide boards, sheets, hoists and trolleys - full training will be given
Desirable
- Proficient at using the Trust IT patient systems including Trak care, EPR
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)