(**) Specialist Radiographer - Cardiac/Interventional

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Basildon Hospital is looking for a highly motivated and driven Diagnostic Radiographer to join our existing team of dedicated Cardiac and Interventional Radiographers. The successful candidate would form an intergral role within the team.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

Within the Cardiac Cath Labs we have 2 dedicated interventional PCI labs, 1 electrophysiology/devices lab, 1 structural/devices lab, and 1 diagnostic angiography/devices lab. The Hybrid Theatre is dedicated to our Vascular team, and we also provide a mobile II service for some Vascular cases.

Within Interventional Radiology we have a state-of-the-art Siemens IR suite, and a new Fluoroscopy room.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

There is currently a waiting list for staff car parking permits therefore you may have to incur additional daily costs whilst awaiting one.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Current HCPC UK registration
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of post graduation CPD in specialist area

Experience

Essential criteria

• Theatre and mobile image intensifier experience
• NHS Radiology experience

Desirable criteria

• Cardiology, Interventional Radiology or Vascular experience
• Clear interest in Interventional fluoroscopic procedures across all areas

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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