Band 6 - Cardiac Radiographer (MRI/CT), Cardiology

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking an experienced Cardiac Radiographer to join their expanding service. Responsibilities include performing Cardiac MRI imaging examinations and assisting in the daily running of the department. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience, NHS knowledge, and relevant education. This position offers a supportive environment with flexible working options to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for disability or health conditions

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience across a range of modalities.
• Wide range of experience in Cardiac CT/MRI.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Cardiac MRI imaging examinations.
• Assist in running the Cardiac MRI and CT scanners.
• Monitor equipment in the radiology department.

Skills

Good knowledge of adaptive techniques

Public sector/NHS knowledge

Education

DCR(R) or BSc Radiography

HCPC registration

Attendance at mandatory training sessions

Tools

MRI Safety course

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Closing date: 23 September 2025

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Radiographer to join an expanding service in Cardiac MRI within Watford Hospital.

The purpose of this post is to be an effective member of the Cardiac Radiography team, providing a high standard of cardiac radiographic service to patients and stakeholders. Supervision of junior staff and students would be a desirable expectation.

Responsibilities

To undertake Cardiac MRI imaging examinations within the Radiology Department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology and Cardiology.

To assist the Lead Radiographers in the day to day running of the Cardiac MRI and CT scanners, maintaining the high standards at all times.

To deputise for the Superintendent / Lead Radiographers in their absence.

To carry out monitoring procedures on equipment in the radiology Department, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographer/Radiology Services Manager.

To respond to and investigate any reports of malfunction of the CT and MRI apparatus, accessories, office equipment or computer system.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]

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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

Core hours 37.5 Monday - Friday between hours 8am-5pm

Responsible for the safe imaging within the Cardiac MRI suite, ensuring that patients are scanned according to protocol/guidance.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of adaptive techniques
• Aware of current trends relevant to the profession
• Public sector/NHS knowledge

Experience

• Post qualification experience across a range of modalities
• Wide range of experience in Cardiac CT/MRI
• NHS experience

Education

• Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
• Attendance at mandatory training sessions. Evidence of up-to-date CPD
• HCPC registration
• PgD in a cross-sectional modality
• MRI Safety course

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust