Cardiac Radiographer

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UHNM's Heart Centre in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer to join our expanding Cardiology service. The role involves working in four state-of-the-art cardiac catheter labs and supporting a range of procedures including angiography, PCI, TAVI, and device implants.

A degree/diploma in Radiography and HCPC registration are essential. Flexible full-time or part-time working is considered, with on-call commitments (1 in 7).

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months clinical experience in a busy NHS environment.
• HCPC registration and continuing professional development (CPD) evidence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiography in cardiac cath labs and related procedures.
• Contribute to coronary angiography, PCI, TAVI, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Support permanent pacemaker/ICD implants and related cardiac imaging.
• Provide high quality patient care within the Heart Centre team.

Skills

NHS radiography experience

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered

DCR/BSc

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

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