We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated Radiographer to join a small Interventional Radiography team, who, in conjunction with the wider IR MDT, provide a high quality and patient centred IR service for the population of Fife.
The IR Team are a friendly, dynamic, and progressive group. Our IR Team consists of:
- Interventional Radiologists (NWH Based) who currently attend VHK on a rotational basis 3 days per week.
- Radiology Nurses.
- Core and rotational radiographers.
As part of the overall IR team, you, under direction of the IR lead, will be responsible for:
- The day-to-day imaging requirements of the IR service.
- IR / Fluoroscopy radiation protection requirements.
- The consumable devices used in IR procedures.
- Training IR rotational radiographers, student radiographers on placement, and in conjunction with the main department, assist with the diagnostic fluoroscopy training of the radiographers in the main department.
- Clinical governance of the IR department.
- Deputising for the lead IR radiographer.
The department undertakes a wide variety of vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures, and also supports the main dept with general diagnostic fluoroscopy procedures. Interventional Radiology is located in the Day Intervention Unit in Phase 3 of the VHK and consists of 2 rooms: a dedicated IR Suite containing a Philips Allura Clarity FD20 Ceiling mounted C-Arm, Xper Table with a View Forum Workstation, and a general fluoroscopy room containing a Philips MD Eleva, floor mounted C-Arm & Table.
Previous experience in fluoroscopy and IR procedures is essential. Previous managerial experience and an understanding of IR consumable devices would also be an advantage.
There is currently no out of hours IR on call commitment with this post. The hours of work are 37.5 Monday – Friday, which can be flexible to suit service need.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please refer to the job description and person specification form.
For informal enquiries, please contact Kathryn Leckie, Lead IR Radiographer on 01592 643355 Ext 20027 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, please contact Richard Scharff, Deputy Radiology Manager on 01592 643355 Ext 28387 or email [email protected].
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.