Cardiac Radiographer

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dorchester is seeking a Band 5 Radiographer to specialise in the Cardiac Catheter Lab. The role involves in-house training on complex equipment, managing stock control, and contributing to patient care improvements. Ideal candidates will have post-graduate experience within the NHS. This position offers a supportive environment for skill development and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have recent post-graduate work experience.
• Experience working in the NHS as a diagnostic radiographer is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for specialist equipment used in the Cath Lab.
• Manage stock control effectively using IMS.
• Contribute to improving service offerings and patient care.

Skills

Complex procedures

Stock control

In-house training

Patient care pathway

Education

Post-graduate work experience as a diagnostic radiographer

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to specialise in Cardiac Catheter Lab? We have a vacancy for Band 5. The department has a development pathway in place for progression from Band 5 to Band 6. Are you enthusiastic and ambitious Radiographer, do you want an opportunity to develop your skills? If this is you we would welcome your application to become part of the team at Dorset County Hospital. We encourage our Cardiac Radiographers to develop their expertise and knowledge within the Cath Lab to take an active role in the patient care pathway.

Responsibilities and opportunities

• In-house and Manufacturer training is provided for all specialist equipment used within the Cath Lab such as IVUS, OCT imaging and SynVision, pressure wire and microvascular studies in order to develop skills and confidence.
• Complex procedures also incorporate the use of Rotablation and Shockwave IVL for treatment.
• Stock control is important for effective use of resources and the department uses an IMS for this.
• We pride ourselves on a supportive environment for our Cath Lab team. There is in house provision of education and training across the broad spectrum of equipment and procedures and undertaken within the department.
• We are constantly striving to improve the service we offer our patients and welcome ideas and development in practice.

Qualifications and requirements

• Must have recent post-graduate work experience and have worked in the NHS as a diagnostic radiographer.

About Dorset County Hospital and location

Dorset County Hospital is in the county town of Dorchester which has good rail links to Southampton, Bristol and London and boasts highly rated schools. Dorset is a delightful place to live and work with the choice of coast or country for leisure activities. Dorchester has undergone a major refurbishment with lots of bars and restaurants providing evening entertainment. The seaside town of Weymouth is nearby with lots of water sports opportunities.

Recruitment notes

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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Angie Sparham
Job title: Lead Radiographer
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]