Specialist Lithotripsy Radiographer in Coventry

Site University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will act as a Lead Practitioner for the Lithotripsy Service within the Urology Investigations Unit and will be primarily responsible for performing and providing specialist expertise and guidance on Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedures to treat kidney stones, utilising either x-ray or ultrasound guidance.

The post holder will also be responsible for managing the lithotripsy unit for the provision of a high-quality, efficient and patient-centred service, coordinating with key stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams and the Urology department to manage patient pathways and deliver continuous improvement

The post-holder will undertake clinical work within established quality standards of practice for imaging and urology (including NICE, BAUS, RCR, SoR and BMUS) and ionising radiation safety legislation (including IR(ME)R and IRR17).

They will maintain a high professional and technical standard of ultrasound and fluoroscopy imaging, including reviewing images, consenting and performing lithotripsy treatment for those patients diagnosed with stone disease and be responsible for managing and upholding a safe and effective lithotripsy service.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• To work collaboratively with other operational and clinical senior managers within the Urology team and beyond, to develop, support and deliver operational and strategic objectives.
• To work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with those involved to ensure the appropriate imaging, ESWL treatment, reporting and management of the patient is provided when and where necessary.
• Provide regular feedback to the Lead Lithotripsy Urology Consultant Lead and support clinical audits for this service. To provide leadership, supervision and specialist advice and expertise across the multi-disciplinary team.
• To ensure all aspects of clinical governance relating to their practice are delivered and monitored including being responsible for assurances of clinical competence, shared learning and leading regular peer review audits, ensuring effective plans are in place for any training needs identified.
• To actively develop the service in conjunction with national and local NHS guidelines and directives and ensure that staff promote patient advocacy and communicate effectively with other health care professionals.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide clinical reports for the range of imaging examinations within their scope of practice, suggesting a diagnosis or differential diagnosis, advising on follow-up and taking appropriate action when this is required urgently, offering consultancy regarding radiographic diagnosis when approached by clinicians / practitioners that require advice.
• To provide leadership for the Lithotripsy service and maintain the highest level of expertise and competency within the specialty. Includes coordinating stone MDT and correspondent ESWL reviews and triaging referrals both from within the organisation and externally referred.
• Perform the range of diagnostic radiography procedures as required for the Lithotripsy service, managing patient priority as appropriate. Support service diagnostics expansion.
• To contribute to future departmental development including service and business planning and equipment procurement.
• Set and maintain a high professional and technical standard of work and ensure all staff in the lithotripsy service maintain similar standards.
• Lead peer and self-audit amongst the Lithotripsy team and maintain accurate records and encourage reflective process.
• Conduct research and lead audits to support and develop the Lithotripsy service.
• To monitor and control finance and is accountable for expenditure in own areas of responsibility. To manage a timely efficient and cost-effective service within allocated resources. Act as budget holder responsible for stock control and purchase of consumables and necessary equipment for the service within budgetary limits.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc Hons or equivalent in diagnostic radiography. HCPC Registered. Postgraduate qualification in relevant field and Master’s qualification in relevant field or equivalent significant experience
• Experience in management or supervision in the health service. Radiation Protection Supervisor certification Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent

Experience

• Extensive and wide-ranging NHS experience in diagnostic radiography across a range of modalities. Extensive post registration experience with shockwave lithotripsy and relevant clinical pathways Evidence of team leadership or supervisory role in current position with involvement in HR and recruitment processes. Experience as a member and facilitator of multidisciplinary teams. Experience of developing and implementing audit and surveys for evaluation purposes. Training / mentoring experience. Experience of co-ordinating staff and processes to optimise service provision. Experience of urological imaging Practical experience in teaching patients and staff.
• Experience in diagnostic ultrasound practice. Ability to contribute to ultrasound service delivery within scope of practice. Willingness to undertake ultrasound training to support future service requirements Experience in post graduate teaching, provision of formal lectures. Participation in an NHS leadership programme Quality improvement knowledge and experience.Previous involvement at senior level of workforce and process re-design. Mentorship / coaching qualification

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of Lithotripsy procedures and associated clinical pathways. Knowledge of current policies and legislation affecting service delivery. Evidence of relevant continuing professional development. Experience of service user involvement. Extensive knowledge of multi-vendor Imaging equipment. A good understanding of and adherence to clinical governance and risk management. Knowledge of Windows, and Office computer software PowerPoint, Excel.
• Understanding of budgetary constraints and financial management

Skills

• Well-developed clinical skills, ability to work with clinical accuracy and attention to detail. Physical skills to enable accurate manipulation of clinical radiography systems to produce high-quality diagnostic images and reports. Ability to operate lithotripter machine to accurately provide treatment. Proven analytical and process skills. Excellent leadership and team building ability. Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to empathise, engage, motivate and influence at all levels. Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information daily in a compassionate and empathetic manner. Excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational abilities. Ability to work under pressure and deliver deadlines. Experience of windows-based computer systems. Ability to identify areas for change and prioritise as appropriate to meet deadlines. Excellent understanding of customer focussed practice, customer needs and expectations. Ability to deal with conflict, able to confidently reassure both patients and staff. Time management skills. Core Management Skills. Recruitment and selection training. Appraisal Training. Ability to present to large groups
• Experience in facilitation Proven ability in negotiation skills Good organisational and oral presentation skills. Experience in writing business cases and departmental policies and procedures Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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