Specialist Cardiac Radiographer- Cath Labs

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Cardiac Radiographer -Cath Labs - Band 6Bart's Heart and Thorax Centre (BHTC) are currently seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Cardiac Cath Labs trained Radiographer who is looking for the opportunity to join a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled team of Radiographers within the largest Cardiovascular Centre in Europe.The Cardiac Imaging department boasts a wealth of state-of-the-art equipment, with ten Cardiac Catheter Labs and endovascular theatre, three dedicated Cardiac MRI scanners, and a dedicated photon counting Cardiac CT scanner, networking and expanding our services across the Trust. We are proud to lead the way in world-first procedures using latest technological advances and undertaking ground-breaking research and live broadcasting of cases for educational meetings and congresses. We support and encourage our Radiographers to be involved in publishing research and representing us at conferences both in the UK and around the World.

Main duties of the job

The job 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.Within BHTC Cath Labs, we provide 24 hour Heart Attack and Arrhythmia services via 3 call systems. As part of this fast paced, exciting role you would be a key member of the MDT, offering life-changing, life-saving diagnosis and treatment to patients from London and beyond.The working pattern of this post is comprised of 4x 9.5hr shifts per week, with optional weekend lists on staff bank.As one of the largest cardiac centres in the world, our highly specialised Radiography team has the expertise required to provide excellent training, mentoring and on-going support for the successful applicants. As a department we actively support staff wellbeing, CPD participation and additional training opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. PLEASE ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC State Registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate specialist training.

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience in perusing innovation and role development in Cardiac radiography.
• Experience in more than one hospital.
• Evidence of advanced knowledge in Cardiac Radiographic Imaging/ procedure.

Knowledge

Essential

• Portfolio of evidence of advanced professional development/training and education for Cardiac Radiography.
• Evidence that knowledge of Cardiac imaging techniques is up to date.
• Evidence of the ability to critically analyse Cardiac radiography practice and role development/training potential.

Desirable

• Post graduate specialist training.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in a range of Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging techniques and innovations.
• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
• Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
• Team player with enthusiasm for Cardiac radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts.
• Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail.
• Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
• Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
• Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection.

Other

Essential

• Requirement to work full time (37.5hrs), 4 x 9.5hr shifts, with 1 rota'd day off per week. (In line with AfC terms, when covering AMI or EP on call this day off will be scheduled immediately following the on call)
• Requirement to work some late duties, participate in the out of hours on call rota and weekend waiting list initiatives as required. (Must have suitable provision in place to accommodate required 1 hr response time to site for on call service)
• Requirement to be able to manage own workload and diary.
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptions

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC State Registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate specialist training.

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience in perusing innovation and role development in Cardiac radiography.
• Experience in more than one hospital.
• Evidence of advanced knowledge in Cardiac Radiographic Imaging/ procedure.

Knowledge

Essential

• Portfolio of evidence of advanced professional development/training and education for Cardiac Radiography.
• Evidence that knowledge of Cardiac imaging techniques is up to date.
• Evidence of the ability to critically analyse Cardiac radiography practice and role development/training potential.

Desirable

• Post graduate specialist training.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in a range of Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging techniques and innovations.
• Demonstrate awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients.
• Teaching and training skills with the ability to adapt training and teaching styles in response to needs of the trainee.
• Team player with enthusiasm for Cardiac radiography, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience.
• IT skills, with advanced levels of understanding of Microsoft office.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and have the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst subject to interruption.
• Willingness to embrace new ideas and concepts.
• Very high personal and radiographic standards, with attention to detail.
• Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and make decisions.
• Evidence of participation in QA Programme and maintenance of agreed standards.
• Good Understanding of legislation relating to Health & Safety and Radiation Protection.

Other

Essential

• Requirement to work full time (37.5hrs), 4 x 9.5hr shifts, with 1 rota'd day off per week. (In line with AfC terms, when covering AMI or EP on call this day off will be scheduled immediately following the on call)
• Requirement to work some late duties, participate in the out of hours on call rota and weekend waiting list initiatives as required. (Must have suitable provision in place to accommodate required 1 hr response time to site for on call service)
• Requirement to be able to manage own workload and diary.
• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptions

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust
Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

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