Cardiovascular Radiographer

Job overview

Your role will be in the 5 catheter labs based at St Thomas’ hospital.

You will be responsible for radiographic imaging of adult cardiac catheter cases and some lower limb vascular interventional procedures.

Procedures include: angioplasty, TAVIs, TMVRs, CTOs, PFOs, complex device implantations and extractions, electrophysiology studies and occasional cases within the Hybrid theatre.

You will be involved with internationally recognized research work at the cutting edge of cardiology and cardiovascular imaging.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience in cath labs, vascular intervention or band 6 experience is desirable. However, full training will be provided to the successful candidates with no relevant cardiovascular experience. You must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. You will need the ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach to working time. Being sympathetic, caring and a good team member is essential.

We will give you the opportunity to participate in live study days representing our Trust. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills. CPD and audit are actively encouraged and teaching is supported. Applicants must be HCPC registered prior to interview.

The successful candidate will work 5 days (37.5 hours) 07:45hrs to 16:15hrs with early and late shifts starting at 7:30hrs start and finishing at 18:00hrs. Flexibility around finish times is important.

Participation in on-call is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Setting up and safe usage of complex and/or expensive medical equipment.
• Ensure all patient information is accurately recorded for record integrity, imaging recall and statistical evaluation purposes in EPIC, Medcon and PACS.
• To recognise a variety of complex cardiac and vascular anatomy and pathologies and adapt protocol and radiological views as necessary.
• To alert health care professionals of abnormalities and potential adverse events.
• To participate in patient resuscitation in the emergency setting.
• To ensure that all clinical duties are carried out in such a manner as to ensure safety and compliance with any locally agreed protocols.
• For further information please see attached job description.