Cardiac Radiographer

UHNM; Hempstalls; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UHNM is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer to join the Heart Centre at Royal Stoke University Hospital. The role involves working in four state‑of‑the‑art cardiac cath labs, with potential for part‑time hours.

A rich range of cardiology procedures is performed, and the team offers ongoing development opportunities. The post requires a DCR/BSc or equivalent and HCPC registration, with at least 12 months NHS experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• DCR/BSc in radiography or equivalent is essential.
• Educated to A level or equivalent and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and interventional radiography in cardiac cath labs.
• Support electrophysiology procedures including pacemaker/ICD implants.
• Assist in planning and delivering the cardiology service across UHNM.
• Maintain safety standards and accurate record-keeping in a busy NHS environment.

Skills

Cath lab procedures

Cardiology radiography

NHS experience

Education

HCPC registered

DCR/BSc

A level or equivalent

Tools

PACS

Job description

Main area Cardiology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Per Annum Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8-4 or 10-6, with a 1 in 7 on call commitment.) Job ref 205-8276305

Site Royal Stoke Town Stoke on Trent Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

An opportunity has become available, for a Band 6 Radiographer. There has never been a more exciting time to join our Team. Full time and Part time hours of working will be considered.
The Heart Centre at UHNM provides tertiary cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical services for over 2 million people across Staffordshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire and South Cheshire, as well as secondary care cardiology for the local population. Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgical provision within UHNM has recently undergone substantial expansion and you will be joining a strong, motivated team. The successful applicant will join the established and prominent consultant, nursing and technical team, and will have every opportunity to participate in continuing development and success of the service

Main duties of the job

The department currently has four brand new state of the art cardiac catheter labs (3 single plane and one Bi-plane).

In our coronary theatres we perform diagnostic coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, a TAVI programme and a busy structural list including percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects and patent foramen ovale, percutaneous aortic valve implantation and Mitral clipping.

We also carry out diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures, permanent pacemaker and implantable defibrillator implantation are all performed.

Other procedures conducted include alcoholic septal reduction for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, chronic total occlusions and biopsies.

The successful candidate will hold a Degree or Diploma in Radiography, previous cath lab experience is desirable but not essential.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

please see the attached job description and person specification for details, or please contact using the below details.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
• DCR/BSc
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Minimum 12 months clinical experience in a busy NHS environment

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.

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