Job summary
- Main area
- Cathlab Radiographer
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 264-6312311-MED
- Employer
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kettering General Hospital
- Town
- Kettering
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Cath Lab Radiographer
Band 6
Job overview
The Cardiac Centre currently has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer to join our dynamic and friendly team. If you wish to pursue a career in cardiac radiography, we can offer you the opportunities needed to develop your existing skill set, and to train to the highest level of expertise. We can offer full or part time posts to suitable candidates.
The department currently has 3 catheter labs, one of which is due to be replaced shortly.
The post holder will be involved in the provision of an extensive range of adult diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.These will include percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), cardiac devices and Primary PCI (PPCI).
You will work alongside the lead cardiac radiographer covering 4 days a week with a commitment to partake in the on-call service, as well as extended working hours following supervised training. The post holder must have the ability to transport themselves to the department within 30 minutes of being called out (i.e. personal transportation). However, on site on call accommodation is provided.
We are proud of our diverse workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking a range of specialist cardiac cath lab procedures in line with department operational procedures and policies.
- Be able to work autonomously within their specialist areas, consulting senior staff as and when necessary.
- Accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
- To ensure a high standard of personal work and ensure quality imaging.
- Act as patient and staff advocate minimising their exposure to radiation.
- Responsible for the safe use of complex high capital cost specialist equipment.
- Working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team committed to providing efficient and effective high-quality care and participating in the 24/7 on-call PPCI service.
- Practice and promote good radiation safety, observing local rules, participating in the equipment QA programmes and using ALARA principle to produce high quality diagnostic imaging with the lowest achievable dose.
- Develop clinical skills and participate in CPD activities and the education of others.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
ALL
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience in all aspects of General Radiography
- Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R2017 & IRR 2017 and how to implement them
- Good organisational interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work effectively in a team or independently as required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work within a multi professional team
- Ability to teach and mentor students, junior staff and new members of staff
- Flexible approach to work (ability to work flexible hours to deliver 24/7 service)
Desirable criteria
- Immediate Life Support
- Previous experience in Cardiac Imaging (Cathlab)
- Previous experience in complex cardiac angiography procedures
- Ability to use a wide range of equipment
- Evidence of audit
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yasmin Hassim
- Job title
- Lead cardiac Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536491412
- Additional information
To arrange an informal visit / discussion please contact Yasmin Hassim, the Lead Radiographer in the Cardiac Centre.
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