Cardiac Radiographer

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Band 6 Radiographer to join the Heart Centre. The role involves working in the cardiac catheter labs and coronary theatres, with on-call commitment and flexible hours.

You will hold a Degree or Diploma in Radiography, be HCPC registered, and bring at least 12 months NHS experience to the team, which provides tertiary cardiology and cardiothoracic services.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Radiography.
• HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Minimum 12 months clinical NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate four cardiac catheter labs and support diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Participate in coronary angiography, PCI, TAVI and structural heart lists.
• Support electrophysiology, pacemaker and ICD implantation activities.
• Contribute to a high-quality cardiac service with ongoing development.

Education

DCR/BSc

HCPC registered

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

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Town Stoke on Trent Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Band 6

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.

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

• 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.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.