Superintendent Radiographer for Angiography Department : Cardiac Services
Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW5 0TU
Contract : Permanent
Salary: £competitive salary, plus Bupa benefits.
Monday to Friday ideally (or 4 long days will be considered to the right candidate)
A superb time to join us at the Cromwell Hospital!
As a Superintendent Radiographer for Angiography at Bupa our patients will be your top priority. About The Cromwell Hospital
The Cromwell Hospital is a major international private hospital in West London receive both UK and international patients. We are committed to providing the highest quality healthcare outpatient and inpatient service care. The hospital has 180 beds and 4 suites, 6 theatres, heart and lung centre, medical and surgical wards, cardiac centre, CDU, level 2 and 3 full intensive care facilities, paediatrics, diagnostic services, physiotherapy, and a dedicated day surgery unit.
We make health happen
Therefore, there will be a requirement to work through flexible work shifts. There is also requirement for participation in an out- of-hours on-call Cath Lab service and may require weekend working.
ablations, coronary angiograms and angioplasties, cardiac devices insertion/removal, PFO closure, TAVI, EVAR, prostate embolization, fibroid embolization, varicocele embolization, lower limb angiogram/angioplasties, PTC, cerebral angiogram and cerebral aneurism embolization.
As the Superintendent Radiographer for Angiography, you will be working under the leadership of the Head of Cardiac Services. You'll be patient centred, professional, subject matter expert, with excellent communication skills, flexible, and able to remain calm under pressure.
You'll promote best clinical practices, and have the responsibility for planning and delivery of current and future services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the organisation, within available resources underpinned by relevant specialist knowledge and skills.
Working collaboratively with the the wider clinical multi disciplinary teams across the hospital, department business co-ordinator, consultants, management and secretarial staff, you'll plan and organise daily activity through the Angiography. You'll undertake the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor, fulfilling all duties associated with the position such as dose monitoring, risk management, maintenance of local rules and IR(ME)R regulations reporting and managing of radiation incidents to the Radiation Protection Advisor.
Governance, patient safety and quality
Participate in supporting clinical workload in the Angio lab for cardiology and radiology procedures.
Working with consultant radiologists, cardiologists, anaesthetics, specialists surgeons and the management of both cardiology and radiology, take a lead role in the development of the intervention cardiac and neuro radiographic service
As Superintendent Radiographer for Angiography services, continually monitor how the service is provided and initiate changes that will result in service improvement.
Manage the induction of new senior radiographers ensuring that the required equipment training is carried out and the appropriate evidence completed as required by IR(ME)R.
Coordinate a training programme covering all aspects of work within the procedures to include equipment, protocols and techniques that will assist all new staff in their induction and training.
BSc or DCR in Radiography - essential
State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - essential
Evidence of other Continuing Professional Development in Angio (Cardiology and Radiology)
ILS - Immediate Life Support Course - essential
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Payment of Professional Registration fees
Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
Various other benefits and online discounts
Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work
Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony
We’re a health insurer and provider. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.At Bupa we strive to ensure all our of customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.