About this role
Job summary
To work as a specialist cardiac catheter laboratory (Cath Lab) radiographer and to demonstrate a high level of competence and understanding of a wide range of specialist cardiac procedures including a variety of complex clinical presentations
To provide specialist knowledge and advice to patients, carers, and other member of the Cath lab team as well as other health care staff groups.
Main duties of the job
Act as a role model within the department, maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care.
Teach and instruct junior staff and students in new techniques and safe equipment use.
Provide suggestions to Cardiologists regarding appropriate radiographic views to demonstrate anatomy/pathology
Use Quantitative Coronary Analysis (QCA) and clinical knowledge to advise Cardiologists on balloon and stent sizes and catheter selection.
Encourage the development of a strong, flexible multidisciplinary team.
Liaise with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Alert the Lead Cardiac Radiographer to problems affecting service provision, including out of hours.
Ensure patient documentation and statistics are accurate and report problems appropriately
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Advance clinical knowledge scanning a wide range of examinations across two of the following modalities; CT, MR or Interventional/Fluoroscopy.
- Knowledge of planning and development of Radiology services
- Evidence of skills to deputise for the Superintendent in the chosen two modalities as necessary
- Evidence of previous experience in maintaining and delivering a training programme across the chosen two modalities
Education
Essential
- Radiography Qulaification
- HCPC registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom Hospital
Dorking Road
Epsom
KT18 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)