An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 6 Specialist Cardiac Radiographer within Cardiology & X-ray Imaging. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC registered radiographer to join our dynamic imaging team at UHPT. Applications are welcomed from Radiographers with proven experience within an acute care setting, demonstrating a sound clinical knowledge of diagnostic radiography from within the UK and the NHS in general. Previous demonstrable experience of working within a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in the NHS & UK and participation in a 24/7 on‑call service is highly desirable.
Within this role you will be expected to work within a multi‑disciplinary team to support the diverse range of cardiac procedures and therapies offered at the South West Cardio‑Thoracic Centre (SWCC), the tertiary unit for the South West. We provide imaging support for Primary PCI, complex PCI including CTOs, TAVI, complex devices such as CRT‑D and a variety of EPS procedures.
The department has three state‑of‑the‑art Philips Azurion 7 Cardiac Imaging Systems. These include fully integrated IVUS, OCT and pressure wire systems. There will be a rotation into the general x‑ray department and a 24/7 on‑call rota covering the associated specialty.
Recent collaboration with Cardiology has enabled suitably motivated Cardiac Radiographers to study at post‑graduate level in Echocardiography with a view to career progression and possible reporting opportunities at Band 7 level.
This position carries a commitment to Agenda for Change compliant 7‑day working at Derriford Hospital and you will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.
Job Responsibilities
* Contribute to the day‑to‑day running of the specialist area and modality by planning, organising and prioritising the workload, ensuring an efficient and effective throughput of patients.
* Take a lead role in the Cardiac Team during periods of absence of the area lead radiographer.
* Respond to the changing needs of the service daily by providing a flexible approach to the working day, maintaining an excellent standard of service and fostering good working relationships.
* Interpret and follow local and Trust policies and procedures, following accepted protocols and professional codes of conduct to manage own and departmental workload.
* Support and enhance the continual quality initiative, ensuring a quality‑first approach to all aspects of work despite the pressures of time and volume.
* Be responsible for evaluating and maintaining the standard of work produced, taking corrective action where problems arise.
* Assess when guidance and support is required in particular situations.
* Be responsible for the safe use of expensive, highly complex and specialist equipment.
* Ensure equipment faults are reported, liaise with medical physics experts and follow up to repair in a timely manner.
* Inform modality leads, clinical and non‑clinical staff, and any patients affected by equipment faults, ensuring safety for all.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrable post‑graduate experience and proven knowledge of radiography.
* Demonstrated aptitude or sustained interest in clinical education.
* Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of mentorship or practice assessment, education and development.
* Proven awareness of NHS policies and documents.
* Experience of planning and organising complex activities, requiring formulation and adjustment of plans.
Qualifications
* Current HCPC registration.
* BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
* Post‑graduate qualification linked to your specialist area, or willingness to obtain one.
* Ability to accurately position patients, ensuring good radiographic technique.
* Effective communication skills at verbal and written levels, demonstrating fluency, clarity and effectiveness.
* Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
* Ability to interpret the Trust's policy on Violence and Aggression to maintain a safe working environment.
* Excellent research and audit skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will be necessary to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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