Specialist Cardiac Radiographer

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Specialist Cardiac Radiographer to join a dynamic team at one of the largest cardiac centres in the world. This exciting role involves providing high-quality imaging services in a fast-paced environment, working with cutting-edge technology and a multi-disciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge while contributing to life-saving procedures. If you are passionate about cardiac care and eager to grow in your profession, this position offers excellent training and support within a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Excellent training and mentoring

Support for CPD participation

Additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' practical Cardiac Cath Lab Radiography experience.
• Demonstrable evidence of expert Cardiac radiographic experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe and effective Imaging services within Cardiac Catheter Labs.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams for effective imaging and patient care.

Skills

Cardiac Radiography

Imaging Techniques

Radiation Protection

Leadership

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC State Registration

Post Graduate Specialist Training

Job description

Job Summary

Specialist Cardiac Radiographer - Band 6

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Radiographer looking to join a friendly, hard-working, ambitious, highly skilled specialised team? Do you possess the 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 the latest technological advances and undertaking ground-breaking research and live broadcasting of cases for educational meetings and congresses, with opportunities to get involved. 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 4 x 9.5hr shifts per week, with optional weekend lists on staff bank. 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

The aim of this role is to work as a specialist in Cardiac Cath Lab Radiography and be responsible for providing high quality, safe and effective Imaging services within Cardiac Catheter Labs to enable the delivery of electrophysiology, pacing, structural, and coronary intervention cases. The post holder will work closely with Radiographers, students and clinical staff of all grades in the multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, prompt and effective imaging, whilst ensuring effective radiation protection at all times, therefore resulting in minimal radiation doses to staff and patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• Essential: HCPC State Registration
• Desirable: Post Graduate specialist training.

Experience

• Essential: Demonstrable evidence of expert Cardiac radiographic experience.
• Essential: Experience of working with junior staff and students.
• Essential: Minimum of two years' practical Cardiac Cath Lab Radiography experience post qualification
• Desirable: Experience in pursuing innovation and role development in Cardiac radiography.
• Desirable: Experience in more than one hospital.
• Desirable: Evidence of advanced knowledge in Cardiac Radiographic Imaging/procedure

Knowledge

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

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: St. Batholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Employer's Website: Barts Health NHS Trust