Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac Cath Lab Radiographer at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Cardiac Cath Lab Department at Watford General Hospital.
You will be responsible for providing a high standard of radiographic service to Cardiology and ensuring the needs of all patients attending the service are met. You will use your clinical knowledge and experience to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care, working as an integral member of the Cardiac Cath Lab team.
You will also support the day-to-day management and optimal delivery of the Cath Lab service, working collaboratively with the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department.
Main duties of the job
- Contributing to service development through innovative ideas and continuous improvement initiatives
- Managing the supervision and development of junior staff and students, including radiographers undertaking training in plain image interpretation
- Providing clinical guidance and acting as a role model to promote professional excellence
- Supporting effective team leadership through appropriate delegation of responsibilities and a proactive, problem-solving approach
- Upholding professional conduct and departmental standards, ensuring that relevant protocols and risk assessment documentation are maintained
- Promoting compliance with established clinical governance requirements
Job responsibilities
- Ensuring patients' welfare, comfort, dignity, and privacy are maintained throughout their attendance
- Undertaking cardiac catheterisation procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols
- Conducting routine monitoring of Cath Lab equipment, identifying and reporting faults, and maintaining adequate stock levels
- Participating in Radiology Clinical Governance activities and undertaking clinical audit projects as required
- Planning and organising staff rotas, monitoring staffing levels and skill mix, and overseeing the effective use of available resources
- Maintaining an up-to-date record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with HCPC requirements
Benefits
- Career progression and access to Learning & Development opportunities
- Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave
- Opportunity to work across over 50 partner NHS Trusts
Person Specification
- DCR(R) or BSc Radiography qualification with valid HCPC registration
- Experience in cardiac catheter labs, MRI, and cross-sectional imaging
- Knowledge of cardiac procedures, including angiography, PCI, EP studies, and ablations
- Experience operating Siemens Artis Q X-ray equipment and using CRIS and Medcon PACS systems
- Knowledge of IR(ME)R, IRR, ALARA principles, and up-to-date Basic Life Support training