JOY CHIME
Stoke-on-Trent
Summary
A highly skilled professional in Vascular and Neuro-vascular Interventional Radiology, demonstrating expertise in Siemens Artis, Icono Bi-plane, GE mobile machines, and Philips fluoroscopy equipment. Proficient in the utilisation of guidewires, catheters, and consumables, with a strong ability to coordinate theatres and manage patient flow effectively. Known for empathetic patient care and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits strong leadership and management capabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band 6 Interventional Radiographer
Royal Stoke Hospital, UHNM Trust
Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
2025.04 - 2026.02
- Perform complex interventional radiography procedures including fluoroscopy-guided interventions.
- Assist in vascular and neuro-vascular interventional procedures including EVAR, TEVAR, angioplasty, fistula repairs, embolization of bleeds, prostate, fibroids, cerebral aneurysms, thrombectomies, nephrostomies, sialography, and RIGs.
- Assist with equipment used for procedures such as contrast injectors, shockwave, CO2 injectors, ensuring patient safety and optimal image quality.
- Work as part of the 24-hour on-call thrombectomy team, providing critical emergency interventional services.
- Manage stock and consumables inventory and checks. Arrange guidewires, catheters, sheaths, coils etc. used for procedures.
- Carry out pre-procedural checks including blood tests, LMP, infection alerts, and allergies.
- Liaise with wards to arrange patient transport to and from department.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on equipment, log faults and carry out safety checks to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Carry out departmental audits and contribute to drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Supervise and coordinate radiography staff within the interventional suite.
- Train and mentor junior radiographers and students in interventional techniques and radiation protection.
- Maintain sterile environments and adhere to infection control protocols during procedures.
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety regulations and professional standards.
Band 6 Radiographer
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
2024.06 - 2025.04
- Perform general X-ray and diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and radiation safety standards.
- Supervise and coordinate radiography staff, ensuring optimal workflow and patient care delivery.
- Train and mentor junior radiographers and students, supporting their professional development and competency.
- Manage duty rotas and delegate responsibilities to ensure efficient departmental operations.
- Maintain high standards of image quality while adhering to ALARA principles.
- Ensure compliance with HCPC standards and professional codes of conduct.
Radiographer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2023.02 - 2024.06
- Justify x-ray requests. Carry out x-ray procedures in accordance to local policies and departmental protocols.
- Assessed and justified referrals in accordance with radiation regulations, individual clinical indications and locally agreed protocols.
- Produce images of high diagnostic quality while keeping dose as low as reasonably achievable.
- Perform Ward, Emergency and Theatre radiography. Perform Fluoroscopy and Interventional Examinations. Worked in very busy Trauma Centre, seeing over 300 patients per day.
- Coordinating staff shifts and Delegating duties to staff to ensure workflow.
- Training students and freshly-employed radiographers.
- Use CRIS and PACS to correctly record patient's information and radiation dose.
- Attended further training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) through ongoing rotation opportunities.
- Complied with Society of Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct and HCPC Standard of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
- Complied with best clinical practice and data confidentiality protocols.
Radiographer
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Akwa-Ibom
Uyo, Nigeria
2010.03 - 2023.01
- Performed X-ray and specialist radiography like Mammography, CT and MRI.
- Carried Ward, trauma, mobile radiography, Paediatric and Geriatric imaging.
- Developed required physical skills for positioning patients with disability
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast and other radiology supplies.
- Assisted more than 50 junior radiographers in training and development, producing high-performing, diligent radiology teams.
- Managed Continued Professional Development (CPD) to stay up-to-date on current industry developments and technology advancements.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and sent for physician review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, NigeriaLeadership and Management in Health
Global Health E-Learning University of Washington
Washington DCSkills
- Vascular and Neuro-vascular Interventional Radiology
- Sound knowledge of Siemens Artis, Icono Bi-plane,GE mobile machines and Philips fluoroscopy Machine
- Sound knowledge of guidewires ,catethers and other consumables and its uses
- Able to co-ordinate theatres and patient flow
- Empathetic
- Excellent Verbal and Written communication
- Strong Leadership and management skills
- Carrying out QA ,Audit and drafting SOPs
- Radiation safety advocacy
- PACS system utilisation
Awards and Continued Learning
Best Staff in Radiology { UUTH 2013},
Continuing education courses in Mammography, CT , MRI and Interventional Radiology.
Timeline
Band 6 Interventional Radiographer
Royal Stoke Hospital, UHNM Trust
2025.04 - 2026.02
Band 6 Radiographer
Royal Berkshire Hospital
2024.06 - 2025.04
Radiographer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
2023.02 - 2024.06
Radiographer
University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Akwa-Ibom
2010.03 - 2023.01
Leadership and Management in Health
Global Health E-Learning University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences
University of Nigeria