Specialist Radiographer (Cardiothoracic)

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Specialist Radiographer (Cardiothoracic) in a dynamic Cath Lab environment. This role offers a chance to further develop your skills in a supportive, innovative hospital known for excellent patient care. With competitive salary and opportunities for training in cardiac MRI, it's an exciting time to join a collaborative team focused on quality health services.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is a must.
• Significant experience working under IR(ME)R 2017 regulations is required.
• Evidence of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work unsupervised in all Cath Lab areas, maintaining high imaging standards.
• Lead departmental quality assurance projects and audits.
• Participate in on-call rota as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Specialist Radiographer (Cardiothoracic)

The closing date is 18 June 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated, Band 6 Radiographer to join our Cardiac Catheter Lab team at University Hospital Southampton. This role requires participation in the on-call service. You will follow a comprehensive induction programme to gain full competency as a Cath Lab Radiographer. On successful completion of competencies there may be the opportunity to train in Cardiac MRI.You will be working in a dynamic Cardiac Catheter Lab environment in a tertiary cardiac centre, with 5 Cath labs and plans for expansion. There is a long-established working relationship with Siemen's developed through our Managed Equipment Service. You must be innovative, organised, and patient centric. You must have a strong will to learn, with previous experience in either cardiac catheter labs or interventional radiology.You must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and demanding situations. You must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists, and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients. There is wide ranging number of examinations you will gain experience in, such as interventional coronary angiography including primary angioplasty, TAVI's, percutaneous valve implantation, valvuloplasty, device implants including complex and leadless devices, electrophysiology cases and ablations, congenital and paediatric cases.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB Work unsupervised in all areas of the Cath Lab, including adult and paediatric patients, adhering to IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017. Use both single and bi-plane labs and other imaging modalities such as IVUS and OCT. Participate in the on-call rota as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Always maintain a high standard of imaging and patient care. Work in unison with the cath lab Nurses, cardiac Physiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists, ODPs, Radiology consultants and Radiographer colleagues. Participate in and undertake departmental quality assurance, audits, and research where appropriate. Undertake practical, theoretical, and clinical teaching of new staff including students of all professions and visitors.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Candidates must have a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and current HCPC Registration. Considerable post graduate experience of working in a Radiology department using IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice. Evidence of delegation skills Evidence of personal and professional development Ability to work within protocols. Evidence of understanding of governance processes. Sound knowledge of H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development. Evidence of audit and R&D. Proven ability to effectively adapt imaging technique when necessary. Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including responding appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death. Previous cath lab or interventional Radiology experience

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• HCPC Registration
• Considerable post graduate experience of working in a department using IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Able to work within protocols
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling
• Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
• Proven ability to effectively adapt imaging technique when necessary
• Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including responding appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death
• Previous cath lab or interventional Radiology experience
• Previous supervisory/team leading experience
• Quality assurance supervision and practice
• Relevant clinical courses
• Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
• First Level Management or Supervisory Course
• Evidence of delegation skills
• Understands the concepts of digital imaging and radiation dose reduction
• Evidence of involvement in ad understanding of governance processes
• Evidence of developing protocols
• Evidence of audit and R&D

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearPer Annum (PA) Pro Rata