Senior Cardiac Cathlab Radiographer

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Cardiac Cathlab Radiographer (NHS AfC Band 6) to support a 24/7 PPCI service across sites. The role involves delivering high-quality cardiac catheter lab radiography, participating in audits, and ensuring smooth patient pathways.

The post is full-time and permanent, with 37.5 hours per week and a salary range of £41,957 to £50,387. Applicants should hold a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, be HCPC registered, possess PPCI

Qualifications

• PPCI experience and emergency radiology practice required.
• HCPC registered status required.
• Masters level or higher qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Cardiac Catheter Lab Service.
• Assist in providing an efficient radiology service and contribute to service delivery and improvement.
• Undertake regular audits of practice and of other radiographers.
• Coordinate the patient pathway within the lab and advise on developments.
• Deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer and support 24/7 PPCI service.

Skills

PPCI experience

Immediate Life Support

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiographer (or equivalent)

Higher Professional qualification/Masters level

Job description

Main area Cardiac Cathlab Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: cross-site cover. To support 24/7 PPCI service, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To support 24/7 PPCI service, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.) Job ref 323-AHP3432-JN-B

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peters NHS Foundation Trust Town Chertsey Salary £41,957 - £50,387 pa inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 13/11/2026

Senior Cardiac Cathlab Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

• Support the delivery of the Cardiac Catheter Lab Service
• To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service and be responsible for service delivery and service improvement
• To undertake regular audit of their own practice and of other Radiographers
• To assist in the facilitation and coordination of the patient pathway within the lab, taking into consideration local and national objectives providing advice on developments.
• To deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer
• To support 24/7 PPCI service, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of the Cardiac Catheter Lab Service
• To assist in the provision of an efficient radiology service and be responsible for service delivery and service improvement
• To undertake regular audit of their own practice and of other Radiographers
• To assist in the facilitation and coordination of the patient pathway within the lab, taking into consideration local and national objectives providing advice on developments.
• To deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer
• To support 24/7 PPCI service, including bank/public holidays as required by the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification?

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc Diagnostic Radiographer (or equivalent)
• HCPC registered
• PPCI experience
• Immediate Life Support
• Higher Professional qualification/Masters level

Experience

• Ability to carry out radiographic procedures to a high standard
• Considerable Band 5 Radiographer experience with a sound clinical knowledge of radiography and/or fluoroscopy and/or cross section
• Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation
• Experience of stock control
• Specific expertise in relevant cardiac cathlab modalities

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.