Radiographer (XR06)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Leeds is seeking a Band 6 Cardiac Radiographer to join a team in providing high-quality imaging and patient care. Responsibilities include performing complex cardiac procedures and contributing to patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a diagnostic radiography qualification, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly across a multidisciplinary team. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment and offers training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NHS experience working in different clinical environments.
• Substantial postgraduate experience, working as a radiographer.
• Ability to work a varied and flexible working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality imaging and patient care in complex cardiac procedures.
• Support multidisciplinary teams across various specialties.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and follow imaging protocols.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work as part of a wider Multidisciplinary Team

Professional and patient focused

Ability to wear lead rubber radiation protection for long periods of time

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent

Registered with the Health Care Professions Council

Evidence of on-going CPD to satisfy HCPC Standards

Job description

Wecurrently have an opportunity available to join our enthusiastic, motivatedand friendly team, working in one of the largest cardiac catheter lab suitesin the UK.

Ifyou wish to pursue a career in Cardiac Radiography we can offer you theopportunities needed to develop your existing skill set, and to train to thehighest level of expertise. Whilst previous cardiac / angiographic experienceis preferable, full training will be provided.

Thedepartment currently has six catheter labs, and we have just completed amulti-million pound contract to update all six of our labs to the mostcurrent technology and state of the art software on the market. We alsoopened our specialist bi-plane paediatric Hybrid lab in April 2019 whichprovides treatment for children with the most complex congenital heartproblems across the Yorkshire and Humber areas.

Theunit is a regional centre for paediatric and adult congenital heart diseaseand a tertiary referral centre for adult coronary intervention.

Therewill be a commitment to partake in the on call service, as well as extendedworking hours in both areas following supervised training, and the postholder must have the ability to transport themselves to the department within30 minutes of being called out (i.e. personal transportation) or stay on sitefor on call.

Expected ShortlistingDate

01/10/2025

Planned InterviewDate

16/10/2025

Main duties of the job

Asa Band 6 Radiographer in the Cardiac Catheter Lab, you will play a crucialrole in providing high-quality imaging and patient care across a variety ofcomplex cardiac procedures.

Keyresponsibilities include:

Performingdiagnostic and interventional radiographic procedures in our state-of-the-artcatheter labs.

Supportingmultidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality patient care across a widerange of specialties, including coronary angiography, Electrophysiologystudies, pacemaker/device implantation, congenital and paediatric proceduresand TAVI.

Contributingto departmental audits, quality assurance activities, and patient safetyinitiatives.

Maintaininghigh standards of patient care and ensuring that all imaging protocols arefollowed correctly.

Engagingin research opportunities and staying up-to-date with the latest developmentsin interventional cardiology.

Workingflexibly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting to changingpriorities as needed.

Youwill have the opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive team,offering you invaluable exposure to cutting-edge clinical practices and awide range of complex procedures.

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK andemploys more than 20,000 staff across seven hospitals on six sites. Come andjoin our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our visionand values. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trustis one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one ofthe fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north. In Radiology CSU, we aimto be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are championsof the Leeds Way values. Our values are part of what make us different fromother trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Asa band 6 Cardiac Radiographer you will be expected to work as a clinicalspecialist as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high standards ofpatient care, whilst following policies and procedures as specified by theRadiology and Cardiology Management Teams.

Thepost holder will also undertake the supervision and specialist clinicaltraining of radiographer, undergraduate students and other staff asappropriate.

Fullequipment training will be provided as part of the mentorship programme, aswell training on imaging protocols and standards of image quality. As a Band6 Radiographer you will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam alongside Clinicians, Nurses and Cardiac Physiologists. The successfulcandidates will need to be flexible and will participate in department 24/7shift patterns including on call working.

Person Specification

Experience

• NHS experience working in different clinical environments
• Applying IR(ME)R (2017) and IRR(2017) Ability to work a varied and flexible working pattern including out of hours on call working
• Substantial postgraduate experience, working as a radiographer

Qualifications

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography, DCR or equivalent and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of on-going CPD to satisfy HCPC Standards
• Attendance at professional lectures, study days and workshops

Skills & behaviours

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work as part of a wider Multidisciplinary Team
• Professional and patient focused
• Ability to wear lead rubber radiation protection for long periods of time

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.