Band 8a Lead Radiographer - Lithotripsy

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Job Title: Band 8a Lead Radiographer - Lithotripsy
Specialism: Imaging
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: £36 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing, ASAP Start)

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from stable, full‑time hours that support continuity and leadership within the service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive hourly rate of £36, offering strong financial reward and overtime potential.
• Variety and Diversity: Work across multiple sites, engaging with a wide range of professionals and patient groups.
• Professional Development: Access continual learning opportunities with a focus on leadership and advanced radiographic practice.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy that the locum lifestyle provides.

What you will do

• Work collaboratively with operational and clinical senior managers within the Urology service to develop and deliver strategic objectives.
• Liaise within a multidisciplinary team to manage, report, and deliver imaging and ESWL treatment services.
• Provide feedback to the Lead Lithotripsy Urology Consultant, support clinical audits, and offer specialist advice across teams.
• Monitor clinical governance, ensuring shared learning, peer review audits, and robust training plans are delivered.
• Develop the Lithotripsy service in line with national and local NHS guidelines, promoting patient advocacy and effective communication.
• Generate clinical reports within your scope of practice, assist with radiographic diagnosis, and suggest differential diagnoses.
• Lead the Lithotripsy service, coordinating stone MDT meetings, ESWL reviews, and referral management.
• Undertake a range of diagnostic radiography procedures, prioritising patients and supporting diagnostic service expansion.
• Contribute to departmental development, including service planning and equipment procurement.
• Uphold high professional standards through peer review, self‑audit, and reflective practice.
• Carry out research and audits to support service development, managing finances and stock control within agreed budgets.

Requirements

• Must be registered with the HCPC.
• A minimum of two years' post‑qualifying experience is required.
• Car driver preferred to support mobility across multiple sites.

Why Coventry

Coventry offers an excellent quality of life, blending rich cultural heritage with modern amenities. Centrally located in the heart of England, the city provides outstanding transport links, a welcoming community, and affordable living. With a growing healthcare landscape and strong emphasis on innovation