Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit
Job overview
· To undertake all duties associated with the provision of a modern Interventional Radiology(IR) / Cardiology service, providing a high standard of care at all times.
· To participate in the supervision and training of student radiographers and Interventional Radiology/Cardiology trainees.
· Undertake out-of-hours and on-call duties as necessary within the modality.
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· To perform a wide variety of specialised interventional radiology- cardiac procedures and examinations as service needs required by radiology.
· Undertake on call duties as necessary.
· Able to deal with high pressure demands from service users, ensuring patient care is not compromised.
· Work as part of a team in interventional radiology/cardiology within the Trust, but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload.
· Work as part of a multi disciplinary team
Working for our organisation
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Provide a full range of clinical examinations performed within the departments, ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained and to be responsible for the quality of own work and that of Band 5 trainees and Student Radiographers under supervision where applicable.
· Plan and undertake all duties required in the provision of the radiographic service within a specialised (modality) working environment.
· Ensure that high quality images are produced on all ranges of patients, adapting techniques to accommodate the clinical, physical and mental needs of the patient and ensuring patient care at all times.
· Registered with the Healthcare Professionals Council. Works within the HCPC professional code of conduct and standards of proficiency. Works within the policies, procedures and guidelines set by the Trust.
· Adhere to departmental protocols
· Practice in accordance with the current legislation governing the use of ionising radiation for medical and other purposes. Implementing Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2024 (IRMER).
· Adhere to departmental safety guidelines ensuring patient and staff safety at all times. Perform pre-examination patient checks.
· Able to diffuse potentially aggressive situations involving patients, relatives or carers effectively and to be aware of the sites of alarms and to utilise personal safety alarms if necessary.
· Able to deal with verbal complaints efficiently and effectively completing all documentation.
· Communicate effectively with patients in all age ranges and abilities to gain a positive identification as per IRMER 2024 and their co-operation in order to obtain high quality images.
· Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and clinicians, both within and out with the department, to ensure an efficient service and compliance with IRMER 2024 Regulations.
· Work with the modality Service/Team Leader to Manage/co-ordinate the day-to-day workload of the modality area with multidiscplinary team
· Prioritise workflow to meet the needs of the patient; liaising effectively with other members of the team, wards, departments and clinical colleagues across the Trust.
· Be responsible for the accurate completion of all records, including the appropriate section of all care pathways in which they are involved.
· Utilise clinical skills to recognise and act upon emergency situations, i.e., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, adverse reactions to contrast agents.
· To participate in the cardiac intervention on call or extended hours service within specialist area.
· Utilise IT skills to input data onto the Interventional radiology stock management system, the Radiology Information System, including patient and examination details, ensuring patient confidentiality. Utilise IT skills in the use of the Electronic Patient Record and the Hospital PACS System.
· To undertake any other duties as requested by senior staff.
Professional Duties
· Effective cleaning and disinfection of radiographic equipment and ancillary equipment in line with the Trust's Infection Control Policy and the IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations (prior to repair/services) and that all documentation is completed.
· Work as part of a team but also autonomously, prioritising and managing own workload.
· To undertake and record a range of relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
· To report all incidents, clinical/non clinical via the standard reporting mechanism.
(Escalate, where appropriate, to Service Leads with responsibility for Risk Management).
· Maintain awareness of current trends in all professional matters in the field of practice.
· Supervise, support and teach Student Radiographers on clinical placement and d mentor newly qualified Radiographers joining the Team.
· Successful completion of a Cert or equivalent in the selected speciality and completion of in house training competencies.
· Participate in the workplace induction process, ensuring all equipment training documentation is completed as required by IRR17
· Attend all Mandatory Training days as stated by the Trust.
· Advise staff from other departments/wards etc. on IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations.
· Actively participate in service and self-development by attending study days/courses as appropriate.
Managerial Duties
· No specific managerial duties, however the role involves working within the speciality including out of hours. Operational issues may arise whereby decisions may have to be taken in order to resolve problems in a timely manner in the absence of senior staff.
Financial Duties
· Ensure all Trust resources are utilised in an appropriate manner & not wasted.
Managing Self
· Identify, develop and agree own development plan with Line Manager using the Trust appraisal scheme
· Participate in regular supervision.
· Attend all mandatory training.
· Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
· Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
· Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunity Policy.
· Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
· Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
· Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.
· Be aware of and comply with the Trust and Departmental systems of work and policies, i.e. Health & Safety, COSH, manual handling and incident reporting
This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscription to the DBS Update Service in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that's why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It's important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.
Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.
CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.