Cardiac Radiographer | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Medi 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Cwmni: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7474140/218-AHP-B6-7474140 |
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We are looking for a motivated radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team to deliver care to patients undergoing cardiac and neuro-interventional procedures including joining the on-call rota for Primary PCI and Stroke Thrombectomy.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 13th October.
To provide a high-quality radiographic service for the purpose of diagnosis or research; to work within both local, national regulations and guidelines concerning ionising radiation and health and safety. To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team within the department; to provide education and training for staff, while encouraging teamwork and valuing each member of the team for their involvement and specialist expertise. To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of that department in accordance with departmental protocols during the absence of the Superintendent radiographer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Undertakes specialist cardiac radiographic tasks including checking patient documentation and ensures radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with the departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Prepares and undertakes specialised examinations with the Cardiologists the Neuro radiologist and other medical staff.
• Participates in normal and out of hours and On Call, working in line with departmental agreements to support full-service delivery.
• Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Assist in the implementation of all departmental information systems and ensure consistently accurate data collection and recording.
• Ensures the correct use, and care of all equipment and reports defective equipment or potential hazards to the Radiographer manager. Comply with health and safety legislation, promoting high standards and acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff, as per Trust, Division, Departmental Health & Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures. Actively participate in departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure that the highly technical equipment operates at maximum quality to minimise down time. To ensure best practice minimising radiation exposures as evaluated by dose reference levels. Ensures that QA is completed on the relevant equipment and after a lab service.
• Acts in an appropriate and responsible way in all matters of Radiation Safety as specified in IRMER 2000 and IRR99 and to abide by the Local Rules. Reports any radiation hazard or potential hazard to the Radiation Protection Supervisor or Radiographer Manager, and if necessary, undertake any further action to ensure the safe operation of the faulty unit in the absence of the Radiographer Manager.
• To co-ordinate cath lab lists where necessary; in order to facilitate routine and specialist investigations. To supervise all members of the cath lab team in the preparation of those sessions.
• To use initiative and clinical judgement in the prioritising of workload.
• To communicate appropriately with patients, relatives, and other members of staff.
• Report to the Superintendent Radiographer any sickness or absence from work of any member of the cath lab team.
• Safely utilise all resources to the maximum benefit to the service. Assist in the maintenance and rotation of stock being always aware of resource implications.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025