Job summary To effectively manage delivery of the Interventional Radiology and fluoroscopy service at Northampton General Hospital and to provide information to assist the strategic direction of Interventional Radiology within the Trust. The postholder will ensure the provision of the highest standards of patient care and contribute to the management of the Radiology Department. This person will be working closely within a multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the job To ensure appropriate day to day provision of the interventional service within national timescales for diagnostic tests. To ensure rosters are in place at all times for staff ensuring continuity of service provision. This will include contingency arrangements to ensure service resilience at all radiographic locations within NGH. Day to day management of Radiographers, admin & clerical staff, radiology assistants and students whilst working in the departments. Provide clear clinical leadership for the day to day organisation of the service in accordance with professional and departmental protocols. To carry out the full range of imaging /duties within specialised area, to a consistently high standard. About us Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 265-7020996 Job locations Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities Clinical duties 1. To undertake all Interventional Radiology procedures as specified by the Radiology Department protocol and in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017 2. To ensure high imaging standards and to maintain the high level of patient care against national standards. 3. To perform manual handling duties that will include lifting/moving patients, moving trolleys and chairs, moving/lifting equipment/ other items following suitable manual handling training. 4. To ensure all patient imaging is recorded under the correct details and archived in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017 to allow diagnosis and future comparisons. 5. To be accountable for own professional actions and to act as a role model within the department, setting and maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care and encouraging the development of a strong and flexible multi-disciplinary team. 6. Supervise Band 5 and Band 6 Radiographers, Link Grade Radiographers, student Radiographers, Trainee Assistant Practitioners and RDAs within the Interventional Radiology department. 7. Evaluating request forms and deciding the appropriate protocol and examination. 8. To site intravenous Cannulae for administration of IV medication pre, peri and post procedure. Managerial 1. Contribute to the strategic service and business planning, including equipment purchase and future departmental development. 2. Responsible for stock control and purchase of consumables and necessary equipment for the service within budgetary limits. 3. Ensure Clinical Governance protocols are complied with, records are maintained as required and corrective action is taken where required. 4. To produce and maintain examination protocols in conjunction with Consultant Radiologists. 5. To formulate Operational policies and Departmental safety protocols. 6. Attend Departmental management meetings such as Superintendents meetings, line managers meetings and Chair Radiology staff meetings and Interventional Radiology business meetings. Human Resource Management 1. Assist with the overall staffing strategy for Radiology Department. This will include the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary. 2. Provide advice and guidance to any staff member within the Radiology Department. This includes a. Recruitment and selection of radiographic staff, radiographic helpers, nursing staff and administration and clerical staff b. Performing staff appraisals and Personal Development Plans c. Maintenance of sickness and annual leave records 3. Line manager support to Radiographers and Radiology Department Assistants within the Radiology Department. This includes co-ordination and completion of annual appraisals. 4. Ensure imaging practice standards are monitored and kept up to date to maintain a quality service. 5. Participate in Radiology Department staff meetings. 6. Responsible for dealing with staff under the Trusts Human Resource policies for disciplinary and grievance procedures. 7. Ensure Health and Safety Legislation is adhered to and appropriate standards maintained within interventional radiology Department. 8. Liaise with the portering service to organise an efficient service in the Radiology Department. 9. Involvement in both general and specialised imaging where appropriate. 10. Ensure effective staff communication within the Radiology Department. Department 1. Assist with co-ordinating Interventional Radiology and radiographic services within the Radiology Department and liaise with other wards and sections/departments within Radiology, to provide a comprehensive and efficient interventional radiology service for Northampton General Hospital. 2. Assist with and oversee the Quality Assurance processes within the Interventional Radiology department and liaise with the Medical Physics Department where necessary. 3. Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to, and high levels of cleanliness are maintained. 4. Oversee the implementation and adherence to all statutory regulations and legislation including the IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 17 Regulations: a. Justification, authorisation and optimisation of X-ray exposures b. Duties and responsibilities of the Employer, Operator, Practitioner and Medical Physics Expert in the context of the regulations. 5. To have undertaken appropriate education and training in order to ensure the safe practice for the patient/ client, operator and associated personnel. 6. Ensure that the Radiology environment, equipment and facilities are managed within the context of the Trusts Health and Safety policies and that all staff are aware of their responsibilities. 7. Liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure preventative maintenance is performed and faults corrected in a timely manner on expensive medical equipment. Finance 1. Maintain stock control, via ordering and purchases of consumables and necessary equipment within budgetary limits 2. Negotiate maintenance contract to ensure value for money and service resilience. Performance Management 1. Endeavour to provide a continuing improvement in service performance, within current guidelines and budgets. 2. Advise on the implications of performance trends in relation to resources, cost and service quality. 3. Have responsibility for the collection, analysis and reporting of activity related data. 4. Excellence for patients, visitors, and staff. Professional Autonomy and Accountability 1. Able to practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession. 2. Able to practise in a non-discriminatory manner. 3. Able to maintain confidentiality and obtain informed consent. 4. Able to exercise a professional duty of care. 5. Know the limits of their practice and when to seek advice. 6. Recognise the need for effective self-management of workload and be able to practise accordingly. 7. Understand the obligation to maintain fitness to practise. 8. Understand the need for career-long self-directed learning. Identification and Assessment of Health and Social Care Needs 1. Able to gather and use appropriate information 2. Able to sue appropriate assessment techniques 3. Able to undertake or arrange clinical investigations as appropriate 4. Able to analyse and evaluate the information collected Education, Training and Development 1. To participate in pre and post graduate training of qualified staff. 2. To provide supervision to support staff as appropriate. 3. To provide MRI safety training to Trust staff and external agencies such as The Fire Service. 4. To keep abreast of new techniques and to actively participate in a programme of Continuous Professional Development. Health and Safety 1. To be familiar with the Health and Safety policy of the Radiology Department and Acute Services Unit. 2. To participate in the departmental Health and Safety meetings 3. To be familiar with the fire procedures for the department 4. To report any untoward incident, accident or loss relating to staff, patient or visitor in the correct form and to the appropriate authority. 5. To undertake measures to ensure the security of premises and property. 6. To report any defect or loss to the appropriate authority. 7. The postholder is expected to ensure a healthy and safe environment exists in all departments at all times. She/he is expected to take reasonable care for her/his acts or omissions. Trust policies and statutory regulations should be adhered to. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical duties 1. To undertake all Interventional Radiology procedures as specified by the Radiology Department protocol and in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017 2. To ensure high imaging standards and to maintain the high level of patient care against national standards. 3. To perform manual handling duties that will include lifting/moving patients, moving trolleys and chairs, moving/lifting equipment/ other items following suitable manual handling training. 4. To ensure all patient imaging is recorded under the correct details and archived in accordance with IR(ME)R 2017 to allow diagnosis and future comparisons. 5. To be accountable for own professional actions and to act as a role model within the department, setting and maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care and encouraging the development of a strong and flexible multi-disciplinary team. 6. Supervise Band 5 and Band 6 Radiographers, Link Grade Radiographers, student Radiographers, Trainee Assistant Practitioners and RDAs within the Interventional Radiology department. 7. Evaluating request forms and deciding the appropriate protocol and examination. 8. To site intravenous Cannulae for administration of IV medication pre, peri and post procedure. Managerial 1. Contribute to the strategic service and business planning, including equipment purchase and future departmental development. 2. Responsible for stock control and purchase of consumables and necessary equipment for the service within budgetary limits. 3. Ensure Clinical Governance protocols are complied with, records are maintained as required and corrective action is taken where required. 4. To produce and maintain examination protocols in conjunction with Consultant Radiologists. 5. To formulate Operational policies and Departmental safety protocols. 6. Attend Departmental management meetings such as Superintendents meetings, line managers meetings and Chair Radiology staff meetings and Interventional Radiology business meetings. Human Resource Management 1. Assist with the overall staffing strategy for Radiology Department. This will include the re-allocation of workload and/or resources as necessary. 2. Provide advice and guidance to any staff member within the Radiology Department. This includes a. Recruitment and selection of radiographic staff, radiographic helpers, nursing staff and administration and clerical staff b. Performing staff appraisals and Personal Development Plans c. Maintenance of sickness and annual leave records 3. Line manager support to Radiographers and Radiology Department Assistants within the Radiology Department. This includes co-ordination and completion of annual appraisals. 4. Ensure imaging practice standards are monitored and kept up to date to maintain a quality service. 5. Participate in Radiology Department staff meetings. 6. Responsible for dealing with staff under the Trusts Human Resource policies for disciplinary and grievance procedures. 7. Ensure Health and Safety Legislation is adhered to and appropriate standards maintained within interventional radiology Department. 8. Liaise with the portering service to organise an efficient service in the Radiology Department. 9. Involvement in both general and specialised imaging where appropriate. 10. Ensure effective staff communication within the Radiology Department. Department 1. Assist with co-ordinating Interventional Radiology and radiographic services within the Radiology Department and liaise with other wards and sections/departments within Radiology, to provide a comprehensive and efficient interventional radiology service for Northampton General Hospital. 2. Assist with and oversee the Quality Assurance processes within the Interventional Radiology department and liaise with the Medical Physics Department where necessary. 3. Ensure all infection control standards are adhered to, and high levels of cleanliness are maintained. 4. Oversee the implementation and adherence to all statutory regulations and legislation including the IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 17 Regulations: a. Justification, authorisation and optimisation of X-ray exposures b. Duties and responsibilities of the Employer, Operator, Practitioner and Medical Physics Expert in the context of the regulations. 5. To have undertaken appropriate education and training in order to ensure the safe practice for the patient/ client, operator and associated personnel. 6. Ensure that the Radiology environment, equipment and facilities are managed within the context of the Trusts Health and Safety policies and that all staff are aware of their responsibilities. 7. Liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure preventative maintenance is performed and faults corrected in a timely manner on expensive medical equipment. Finance 1. Maintain stock control, via ordering and purchases of consumables and necessary equipment within budgetary limits 2. Negotiate maintenance contract to ensure value for money and service resilience. Performance Management 1. Endeavour to provide a continuing improvement in service performance, within current guidelines and budgets. 2. Advise on the implications of performance trends in relation to resources, cost and service quality. 3. Have responsibility for the collection, analysis and reporting of activity related data. 4. Excellence for patients, visitors, and staff. Professional Autonomy and Accountability 1. Able to practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession. 2. Able to practise in a non-discriminatory manner. 3. Able to maintain confidentiality and obtain informed consent. 4. Able to exercise a professional duty of care. 5. Know the limits of their practice and when to seek advice. 6. Recognise the need for effective self-management of workload and be able to practise accordingly. 7. Understand the obligation to maintain fitness to practise. 8. Understand the need for career-long self-directed learning. Identification and Assessment of Health and Social Care Needs 1. Able to gather and use appropriate information 2. Able to sue appropriate assessment techniques 3. Able to undertake or arrange clinical investigations as appropriate 4. Able to analyse and evaluate the information collected Education, Training and Development 1. To participate in pre and post graduate training of qualified staff. 2. To provide supervision to support staff as appropriate. 3. To provide MRI safety training to Trust staff and external agencies such as The Fire Service. 4. To keep abreast of new techniques and to actively participate in a programme of Continuous Professional Development. Health and Safety 1. To be familiar with the Health and Safety policy of the Radiology Department and Acute Services Unit. 2. To participate in the departmental Health and Safety meetings 3. To be familiar with the fire procedures for the department 4. To report any untoward incident, accident or loss relating to staff, patient or visitor in the correct form and to the appropriate authority. 5. To undertake measures to ensure the security of premises and property. 6. To report any defect or loss to the appropriate authority. 7. The postholder is expected to ensure a healthy and safe environment exists in all departments at all times. She/he is expected to take reasonable care for her/his acts or omissions. Trust policies and statutory regulations should be adhered to. Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential BSc in Radiography or DCR or Equivalent HCPC registration Management training Desirable Post graduate qualification in relevant area Radiation Protection Supervisor Training Knowledge and Experience Essential Considerable experience in interventional radiology Extensive experience of managing at a senior level Good understanding of NHS policies and strategy Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of change management Experience in report writing and presentation Experience in major capital procurement projects Skills Essential Strong leadership skill Excellent IT skills Excellent communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Good interpersonal skills Desirable Good presentation skills Able to produce and analyse statistical information Strong negotiation skills Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential BSc in Radiography or DCR or Equivalent HCPC registration Management training Desirable Post graduate qualification in relevant area Radiation Protection Supervisor Training Knowledge and Experience Essential Considerable experience in interventional radiology Extensive experience of managing at a senior level Good understanding of NHS policies and strategy Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Experience of change management Experience in report writing and presentation Experience in major capital procurement projects Skills Essential Strong leadership skill Excellent IT skills Excellent communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Good interpersonal skills Desirable Good presentation skills Able to produce and analyse statistical information Strong negotiation skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)