Specialist Lithotripsy Radiographer

Job summary
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.

About us
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.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-AHP-B8A-8388763

Job 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.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience in management or supervision in the health service.
• Radiation Protection Supervisor certification
• Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Understanding of budgetary constraints and financial management

Skills
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• 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)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Urology Nurse, Kalbinder Perkins, kalbinder.perkins@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476965373

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