Specialist Paediatric Radiographer - Angio/IR

Employer information

Flexible working

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Radiographer to undertake training in Angiography and Interventional Radiology (IR) and join our dedicated team of skilled, dynamic, and welcoming professionals.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, family-centred imaging service, supporting children, young people, and their families throughout their patient journey. Working within a specialist paediatric environment, the post holder will develop the knowledge and skills required to support a wide range of diagnostic, angiography, and interventional radiology procedures, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and responsive patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a paediatric radiographer wishing to develop advanced specialist practice within Angiography and Interventional Radiology while working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing outstanding care for children and families.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Paediatric Radiographer at Birmingham Children's Hospital, you will have the opportunity to rotate through Interventional, Cardiac angiography and General Imaging delivering an efficient service, ensuing a high radiographic standard is delivered whilst adhering to departmental protocols, procedures, and evidence-based guidelines.

This post will require participation in on-call/shift provision as rostered including weekends and bank holidays.

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Honours Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Evidence of career development
• Evidence of interest in Angio/IR

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of innovation/change that has had a positive effect on patient care
• Experience of forensic imaging

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills including numerical interpretation
• PACS, RIS and IT experience with good Microsoft knowledge
• Proven ability to coordinate staff
• Able to manage resources effectively

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Staff Appraisal process
• Experience of Preceptorship reviews

Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Recognise and effectively deal with traumatic and emotional situations.
• Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
• Team working
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under close supervision and willing to accept constructive suggestions for improvement
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Additional employer information

Sponsorship

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

Reasonable Adjustments

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 872.5KB)