Specialist Radiographer (Cardiothoracic) | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	20 May 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£37,338.00- £44,962.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	19 June 2025
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7225085/188-CL130525

Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated, Band 6 Radiographer to join our Cardiac Catheter Lab team at University Hospital Southampton. This role requires participation in the on-call service. You will follow a comprehensive induction programme to gain full competency as a Cath Lab Radiographer. On successful completion of competencies there may be the opportunity to train in Cardiac MRI.
You will be working in a dynamic Cardiac Catheter Lab environment in a tertiary cardiac centre, with 5 Cath labs and plans for expansion. There is a long-established working relationship with Siemen’s developed through our Managed Equipment Service. You must be innovative, organised, and patient centric. You must have a strong will to learn, with previous experience in either cardiac catheter labs or interventional radiology.
You must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and demanding situations. You must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists, and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients. There is wide ranging number of examinations you will gain experience in, such as interventional coronary angiography including primary angioplasty, TAVI’s, percutaneous valve implantation, valvuloplasty, device implants including complex and leadless devices, electrophysiology cases and ablations, congenital and paediatric cases.



University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB
• Work unsupervised in all areas of the Cath Lab, including adult and paediatric patients, adhering to IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017.
• Use both single and bi-plane labs and other imaging modalities such as IVUS and OCT.
• Participate in the on-call rota as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Always maintain a high standard of imaging and patient care.
• Work in unison with the cath lab Nurses, cardiac Physiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists, ODPs, Radiology consultants and Radiographer colleagues.
• Participate in and undertake departmental quality assurance, audits, and research where appropriate.
• Undertake practical, theoretical, and clinical teaching of new staff including students of all professions and visitors.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Candidates must have a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and current HCPC Registration.
• Considerable post graduate experience of working in a Radiology department using IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice.
• Evidence of delegation skills
• Evidence of personal and professional development
• Ability to work within protocols.
• Evidence of understanding of governance processes.
• Sound knowledge of H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling
• Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
• Evidence of audit and R&D.
• Proven ability to effectively adapt imaging technique when necessary.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including responding appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
• Previous cath lab or interventional Radiology experience


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Jun 2025