Cardiac Radiographer

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Cardiac Radiographer for a fixed-term, 9 months role at Watford General Hospital. Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, performing imaging examinations, and assisting with the daily running of Cardiac MRI and CT scanners. The position offers flexible working options to promote a good work-life balance, focusing on innovation and staff wellbeing. Applicants are encouraged to apply quickly. Disabled candidates can request support.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and students, and lead the team.
• Undertake imaging examinations within the Radiology Department.
• Assist in the running of Cardiac MRI and CT scanners.
• Depute for the Superintendent / Lead Radiographers in their absence.
• Monitor equipment in the Radiology Department and report faults.
• Respond to and investigate reports of malfunction of CT and MRI equipment.

Job description

Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Radiographer to join an expanding service in CMR and CTCA within Watford General Hospital for a fixed term, 9 months role.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of junior staff and students, and lead the team.
• Undertake imaging examinations within the Radiology Department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology.
• Assist the Lead Radiographers in the day‑to‑day running of the Cardiac MRI and CT scanners, maintaining high standards at all times.
• Depute for the Superintendent / Lead Radiographers in their absence.
• Carry out monitoring procedures on equipment in the radiology Department, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographer/Radiology Services Manager.
• Respond to and investigate any reports of malfunction of the CT and MRI apparatus, accessories, office equipment, or computer system.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.