Cardiac Radiographer | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry seeks a motivated radiographer to join their multidisciplinary team. The role includes conducting cardiac and neuro-interventional procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and adhering to health and safety standards. This is an exciting opportunity to access learning and development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiac and neuro-interventional procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist cardiac radiographic tasks.
• Prepare for specialized examinations with medical staff.
• Participate in normal and out-of-hours work.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Clinical judgement

Education

Degree in Radiography

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Health and safety legislation

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team to deliver care to patients undergoing cardiac and neuro-interventional procedures, including joining the on-call rota for Primary PCI and Stroke Thrombectomy.

To provide a high-quality radiographic service for the purpose of diagnosis or research; to work within local and national regulations and guidelines concerning ionising radiation and health and safety. To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team within the department; to provide education and training for staff, while encouraging teamwork and valuing each member of the team for their involvement and specialist expertise. To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of that department in accordance with departmental protocols during the absence of the Superintendent radiographer.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation\'s core values.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes specialist cardiac radiographic tasks including checking patient documentation and ensuring radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Prepares and undertakes specialised examinations with the Cardiologists, the Neuro radiologist and other medical staff.
• Participates in normal and out-of-hours and On Call work, in line with departmental agreements to support full-service delivery.
• Covers the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Assists in the implementation of all departmental information systems and ensures consistently accurate data collection and recording.
• Ensures the correct use and care of all equipment and reports defective equipment or potential hazards to the Radiographer Manager. Complies with health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices, as per Trust, Division, Departmental Health & Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures. Participates in the departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure that equipment operates at maximum quality to minimise downtime. Ensures best practice to minimise radiation exposures as evaluated by dose reference levels. Ensures QA is completed on relevant equipment and after a lab service.
• Acts in a responsible way in all matters of Radiation Safety as specified in IRMER 2000 and IRR99 and to abide by the Local Rules. Reports any radiation hazard or potential hazard to the Radiation Protection Supervisor or Radiographer Manager and takes further action as needed to ensure safe operation of equipment in the absence of the Radiographer Manager.
• Coordinates cath lab lists where necessary to facilitate routine and specialist investigations and supervises all cath lab team members in session preparation.
• Uses initiative and clinical judgement in prioritising workload and communicates appropriately with patients, relatives, and other staff.
• Reports sickness or absence of cath lab team members to the Superintendent Radiographer.
• Safely utilises all resources to the maximum benefit to the service and assists in maintenance and rotation of stock with awareness of resource implications.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.