Specialist Cardiac Radiographer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialised Cardiac Radiographer to join their team at one of Europe's largest cardiovascular centres. The ideal candidate will provide expert care in a fast-paced, innovative environment and receive excellent training and support. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent training and mentoring

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' practical Cardiac Cath Lab Radiography experience post qualification.
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.
• Demonstrable evidence of expert Cardiac Cath Lab radiographic experience.

Responsibilities

• Offer life-changing, life-saving diagnosis and treatment to patients.
• Work in MDT providing 24-hour Heart Attack and Arrhythmia services.
• Engage in CPD and additional training opportunities.

Skills

Expert Cardiac Cath Lab radiographic experience

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Advanced knowledge in Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging techniques

Teaching and training skills

Team player

Education

BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC State Registration

Tools

PACS

RIS

CRS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Radiographer looking for to join a friendly, hard-working, ambitious, highly skilled specialised team?

Do you possess professional and personal skills needed to become part of a strong multi-disciplinary department and relish the challenge of working in Europe's biggest cardiovascular centre?

Are you eager to develop your specialist knowledge and skills working alongside some of the most influential and innovative Cardiac specialists and researchers?

If so, joining Barts Heart Centre (BHC) may be the correct move for you. We are currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialised Cardiac Radiographer, based within the Cardiac Cath Lab environment, covering EP, pacing, structural, and coronary intervention cases.

BHC is one of the largest cardiac centres in the world, utilising state-of-the-art equipment, with 9 Siemens Catheter Labs, a Philips structural heart lab and Philips hybrid theatre with plans for expansion, leading the way in world-first procedures using latest technological advances and undertaking ground-breaking research and live broadcasting of cases for educational meetings and congresses, with opportunities to get involved.

Our highly specialised Radiography team will provide excellent training, mentoring and support for the successful applicants. We actively support staff wellbeing, CPD participation and additional training opportunities

Main duties of the job

As part of this fast paced, exciting role you would be a key member of the MDT, offering life-changing, life-saving diagnosis and treatment to patients from London and beyond.

The Cath Labs provide 24 hour Heart Attack and Arrhythmia services via 3 call systems. The working pattern is comprised of 4x 9.5hr shifts per week, with optional weekend lists on staff bank.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7177236SBH-A

Job locations

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC State Registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate specialist training.

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of expert Cardiac Cath Lab radiographic experience.
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.
• Minimum of two years' practical Cardiac Cath Lab Radiography experience post qualification

Desirable

• Experience in perusing innovation and role development in Cardiac radiography.
• Experience in more than one hospital.
• Evidence of advanced knowledge in Cardiac Radiographic Imaging/ procedure.

Knowledge Essential

• Portfolio of evidence of advanced professional development/training and education for Cardiac Radiography.
• Evidence that knowledge of Cardiac imaging techniques is up to date.
• Evidence of the ability to critically analyse Cardiac radiography practice and role development/training potential.

Desirable

• Post graduate specialist training.

Skills Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in a range of Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging techniques and innovations
• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
• Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee
• Team player with enthusiasm for Cardiac radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts.
• Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions
• Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
• Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC State Registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate specialist training.

Experience Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of expert Cardiac Cath Lab radiographic experience.
• Experience of working with junior staff and students.
• Minimum of two years' practical Cardiac Cath Lab Radiography experience post qualification

Desirable

• Experience in perusing innovation and role development in Cardiac radiography.
• Experience in more than one hospital.
• Evidence of advanced knowledge in Cardiac Radiographic Imaging/ procedure.

Knowledge Essential

• Portfolio of evidence of advanced professional development/training and education for Cardiac Radiography.
• Evidence that knowledge of Cardiac imaging techniques is up to date.
• Evidence of the ability to critically analyse Cardiac radiography practice and role development/training potential.

Desirable

• Post graduate specialist training.

Skills Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in a range of Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging techniques and innovations
• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
• Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee
• Team player with enthusiasm for Cardiac radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts.
• Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions
• Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
• Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St. Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)