Modality Lead - Cardiac Catheter Labs

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Cardiac Radiographer at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides leadership and management of the Cardiac Catheter Lab radiography service to deliver high-quality, safe imaging for diagnostic and interventional procedures.

You will lead Band 6 and 7 radiographers, oversee governance, training, audit, and service development, and work with multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management of the Cardiac Catheter Lab radiography service.
• Management of Band 6 and Band 7 staff.
• Oversee governance, quality assurance, training, audit, and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cardiac Catheter Lab radiography service to provide high-quality, safe imaging for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Cardiac Radiography team.
• Perform and oversee specialised cardiac imaging procedures and interpret cardiac images.
• Support development of the Cardiac Catheter Labs, contributing to planning and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with policies, governance and quality standards in cardiac imaging.
• Monitor service performance via audit and data analysis to drive improvements and KPIs.
• Maintain safe operation and QA of cardiac imaging equipment.
• Provide education and mentorship to radiography staff and students.
• Maintain advanced clinical expertise and CPD as a specialist resource.
• Support Cardiology leadership in meeting current demands and planning future services.

Job description

The Lead Cardiac Radiographer provides leadership and management of the radiographic service within the Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, safe, and effective service for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. The role leads a team of Band 6 and Band 7 Cardiac Radiographers, oversees clinical governance, quality assurance, training, audit, and service development, and drives innovation to ensure the service remains aligned with best practice, technological advancements, and organisational objectives. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, the post holder ensures excellence in patient care and radiographic practice.

Lead and manage the Cardiac Catheter Lab radiography service, ensuring a high-quality, efficient, and safe imaging service in line with professional standards. Provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership to the Cardiac Radiography team, including management of Band 6 and Band 7 staff. Perform and oversee specialised cardiac imaging procedures, including the assessment of complex coronary conditions and interpretation of cardiac images. Support the development of the Cardiac Catheter Labs, contributing to service planning, innovation, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, governance requirements, and quality standards relating to cardiac imaging. Monitor service performance through audit, data analysis, and management of BCIS/NICOR data to drive quality improvement and achieve key performance indicators. Maintain responsibility for the safe operation, maintenance, and quality assurance of cardiac imaging equipment. Provide education, training, and mentorship to radiography staff and student radiographers. Maintain advanced clinical expertise and continuing professional development, acting as a specialist resource within cardiac imaging. Support the Cardiology General Manager and senior leadership team in meeting current service demands and planning future service developments while working with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.