Specialist Cardiac Radiographer- Cath Labs

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Cardiac Cath Labs trained Radiographer to join a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled team of Radiographers within the largest Cardiovascular Centre in Europe.

The Specialist Cardiac Radiographer - Cath Labs role is based within Cardiac Catheter labs where you will cover cases in complex coronary intervention, structural heart intervention, electrophysiology and pacing, as well as endovascular cases in the cardiothoracic theatre, with the potential for future progression to Cardiac CT and Cardiac CMR.

As a key member of the MDT, you will offer life-changing, life-saving diagnosis and treatment to patients from London and beyond. The working pattern of this post is comprised of 4 x 9.5hr shifts per week, with optional weekend lists on staff bank.

The highly specialised Radiography team has the expertise required to provide excellent training, mentoring and on-going support for the successful applicants. The department actively supports staff wellbeing, CPD participation and additional training opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Cover cases in complex coronary intervention, structural heart intervention, electrophysiology and pacing, as well as endovascular cases in the cardiothoracic theatre
• Provide life-changing, life-saving diagnosis and treatment to patients
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Participate in the out of hours on call rota and weekend waiting list initiatives as required

Requirements:

• BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC State Registration
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in a range of Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging techniques and innovations
• Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office