Senior Cath lab / General Radiographer (fixed term sickness cover)

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Onsite parking

Staff restaurants and facilities

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Cath Lab / General Radiographer on a fixed-term sickness-cover contract based at Eastbourne District General Hospital. You will join a busy Imaging Department delivering interventional and diagnostic radiography with opportunities to work across modalities.

The post requires previous Cath Lab experience and strong communication skills, with shift patterns to provide a 24/7 service.

Qualifications

• Previous Cath Lab experience is essential.
• Experience within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust desirable but not essential.
• Able to work a variety of shifts to provide 24/7 service, including cath lab on call.
• Rotation to other imaging modalities may be available for development.
• Internal/external training in Cardiac and Interventional Radiography is supported.

Responsibilities

• Support diagnostic angiography, pacemaker and device implantation, PCI.
• Supervision of junior staff and participation in clinical audits.
• Vetting and justification overview and independent practitioner responsibilities.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Communication skills

General Radiography

Job description

Senior Cath lab / General Radiographer (fixed term sickness cover)

A Vacancy at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Join us at Eastbourne – the Sunshine Coast.

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Job type: Contract

Home to some of Sussex’s finest coastline and countryside, we are seeking an enthusiasticBand 6 Cath Lab / General Radiographerto join our expanding team at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

Eastbourne is a vibrant seaside town serving a large and diverse catchment area, with excellent transport links—just 45 minutes to Brighton and 1.5 hours to London by train.

Our Imaging Department provides a wide range of services including General Radiography, A&E, Fluoroscopy and Theatre imaging. This post includes dedicated sessions within our busyCardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, supporting diagnostic angiography, pacemaker and device implantation, PCI, and a variety of interventional cardiac procedures. Rotation to other imaging modalities may also be available to support professional development.

Our Cath Lab and Radiology Departments are equipped with modern, high‑quality imaging technology, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment for both patients and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a radiographer with strong clinical standards, excellent communication skills and a passion for high‑quality patient care. Previous Cath Lab experience is essential , experience within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is desirable but not essential.

Shift duties to provide a comprehensive 24 hour, 365 day a year service in Trauma and General Radiography are an essential part of this role. You should be able to work a variety of shifts in order to meet this commitment together with out of hours working. This includes covering cath lab on call

Additional duties include supervision of junior staff, clinical audit, vetting and justification overview, as well as being an independent practitioner.

The department actively supports internal training in speciality modalities to include Cardiac and Interventional Radiography, CT scanning. External training is supported in Medical Ultrasound, Radiographer reporting and Mammography.

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

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