CT Cardiac Clinical Specialist Radiographer

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking an experienced CT Cardiac Clinical Specialist Radiographer to lead and manage their Cardiac CT services. The successful applicant will work with advanced imaging technology and play a crucial role in enhancing patient services and training staff. This is an excellent opportunity for growth within the NHS, focusing on operational management and quality assurance in cardiac imaging.

Qualifications

• NHS experience and experience in Cardiac CT imaging required.
• Project Management Experience necessary.
• Experience of training and managing students and dealing with challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Cardiac CT service effectively.
• Ensure operational standards for a radiographer-led service.
• Collaborate with specialty consultant radiologists and cardiologists.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CT Cardiac Clinical Specialist Radiographer

The closing date is 17 June 2025

The Radiology department is fully equipped, boasting 4 scanners (recently installed Cardiac CT scanner, two 128-slice Siemens CT scanners & a Canon scanner), digital screening & fluro rooms, a SPECT CT and modern US machines. Additionally, we utilise regular on-site CT and MRI vans/static scanners to handle extra workload.

This presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned CT Radiographer with NHS experience who is eager to advance their career in operational management and engage with cutting-edge equipment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the Radiographer Led Cardiac CT service and be responsible for the implementation, and continuous management of the radiographer-led Cardiac CT service.

For any inquiries, please contact Carol Argar (Lead Radiographer - Operations) at 01793 607296.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be responsible for managing and leading the Cardiac CT service, which includes organizing the workload and staffing, with a focus on establishing and implementing a radiographer-led service in both areas.

The appointee will ensure that operational standards are met to deliver an effective and progressive service. Effective communication with modality superintendents is crucial to manage staffing levels appropriately, ensuring a safe, efficient, and responsive service.

The appointee will also be actively involved in the department's governance, with particular responsibility for CT in areas such as image quality, legislation related to the use of Ionising Radiation, risk management, Health & Safety, and audit activities within the cardiac service scope.

Maintaining the CT cardiac service with staff training to perform in line with the Trust's policy, including comprehensive competency assessments, is essential to maximize patient flow and ensure the resource is used efficiently and effectively.

Managing Cardiac protocols is a key part of the role, and the appointee will need to collaborate closely with specialty consultant radiologists and cardiologists to plan and implement any necessary protocol changes or developments as new imaging techniques are introduced.

About us

Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job responsibilities

To participate and lead, from an operational perspective, as part of the project management team in the implementation and embedding of a radiographer-led Cardiac CT service at the Trust.To deal with messages and queries received relating to Cardiac CT appointmentsTo liaise with clerical and admin staff, regarding booking appointments.To carry out all aspects of Duties within the Cardiac unit to a high professional standards for both paediatric and adult patients.Undertake highly specialised Cardiac imaging techniques that require the operation of advanced acquisition and processing software with excellent hand-eye co-ordination.

To participate in the on call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience in Cardiac CT imaging
• Experience of training and managing students
• Experience of dealing with challenging situations
• NHS experience
• Project Management Experience
• Experience implementing and managing a radiographer-led cardiac service

Knowledge

• Excellent team working, organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to manage staff effectively
• Well-developed analytical skills and innovative problem solving abilities.
• Understanding of budgets
• Evidence of CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust