Specialist Radiographer (Cardiothoracic)

Posting date:	21 May 2025
Salary:	£37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£37338.00 - £44962.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	17 June 2025
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9188-25-0512

Summary

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