We are looking for an experienced and motivated radiographer with excellent clinical skills to join our small, dynamic, friendly team within the lithotripsy unit in the urology centre. We are the South West London Regional Lithotripsy centre and provide high quality care to patients that are referred for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)both internally and from the south west London Urology network. The role will initially start as a band 6 training post becoming a band 7 once fully trained in lithotripsy.
The ideal candidate will be someone who wishes to develop their clinical skills and work towards becoming an autonomous Lithotripsy radiographer, able to run their own Lithotripsy clinic as part of the wider Urology Stone team once they have completed their training. They should also have an interest in service development as we look to make adjustments to the service to meet increasing demand.
They should have excellent communication skills, be able to adapt to an ever changing environment and have experience in lithotripsy and cross sectional imaging. The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive training within the unit and be fully supported throughout the training period.
If you would like further details please contact Lithotripsy Lead Radiographer Steph Carr Stephanie.carr1@nhs.net or Advanced Nurse Practitioner Joanna Cooper : Joanna.cooper5@nhs.net
The post holder will develop the skills to independently provide Lithotripsy treatments as follows:
• To perform ESWL (Lithotripsy) treatments on patients to a high Clinical standard and ensuring full compliance with the Unit SOP.
• To review pre-treatment images and asses stone location prior to treatment as well as check for contraindications to treatment.
• Perform Radiographic examinations, accurately locating and targeting the Stone with Shockwaves, to an agreed set of Treatment Protocols. Using both X-ray and Ultrasound where appropriate.
• Plan, organise and treat a worklist of patients
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
The training will be supervised by experienced Lithotripsy radiographers as well as the Clinical Lead Urologist for the unit. It is expected to complete a log book of competencies in both Ureteric and Renal treatments and will be fully supported throughout their training and follow a clear, structured training program.
• To ensure high standards of patients care, comfort and safety are maintained at all times.
• To act at all times with consideration for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times.
• To accurately assess imaging and patient referral request to determine location of the stone and any possible contraindications prior to treatment.
• To discuss treatments with patients including any relevant medical history and gain written consent prior to proceeding. Includes, effective communication of complex facts about the treatment and possible risks vs benefits to patients and carers. Providing appropriate reassurance for patients who are anxious.
• In discussion with the nurse assigned to the list, ensure that there are no clinical contraindications prior to treatment and immediately raise any concerns post treatment through the appropriate pathways outlined in the SOP
• To independently perform radiographic examinations to the required standards following departmental protocols, adjusting technique in line with the patient’s condition
• To locate and accurately target the Stone to be treated using Fluoroscopic X-ray and/or in line Ultrasound and line up the Shockwave generator.
• To accurately assess imaging at conclusion of treatment to assess any changes in stone shape and size and notify the ESWL POD to adjust future treatments accordingly, if necessary.
• To perform all patient treatments according to treatment protocol set by the Lead Clinician and Lead Radiographer.
• To accurately document all treatment information.
• To perform basic nursing observational duties.
• To ensure the highest standards of cleanliness of the environment and equipment are maintained.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Feb 2025