About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Radiographer to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team based at UHW. What makes this position unique, is that we are the only centre in Wales that provides a 24/7 Interventional Radiology service for Cardiology and Vascular specialties.
Within Radiology (IR), to align with major trauma and vascular centralisation, and while UHW strives to become a regional acute stroke unit, we are upskilling our team of Radiographers in preparation for advanced roles. Within Cardiology (IC), as well as highly complex interventional, structural and ablation procedures, we are now undertaking specialist procedures such as pulmonary thrombectomy, mitral clipping and renal nerve denervation. This means that the successful candidate will be uniquely specialised in a field of Radiology rarely encountered elsewhere in the country.
Working in both interventional areas, you will receive the comprehensive training necessary to develop your team-working, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. By using the latest digital imaging equipment, and working alongside highly skilled, knowledgeable peers and colleagues, you will develop the skills and confidence required to manage busy lists, work autonomously and supervise/train students and other staff. As part of this MDT, you will participate in the out-of-hours on call service; ensuring the most expedient and appropriate care is provided as soon as possible to improve patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be working within IR and IC as part of highly skilled MDTs. You will operate complex equipment to provide the imaging necessary to diagnose and treat vascular disease and abnormalities, while providing exemplary patient-centred care. Working as part of a team delivering complex interventions, it is important for you to have emotional maturity and integrity; to be kind, empathetic and respectful, as well as have excellent communication and organisational skills. We work collaboratively with other medical and surgical specialties to provide an outstanding service that we are proud of. UHW is a teaching hospital and so you will teach and supervise a variety of students and trainees from various specialties, delegating duties, and managing workload appropriately.
As a high-dose clinical area, you will be expected to operate within IR(ME)R17 and IRR17 guidelines to protect yourself, other staff, patients and visitors. You will learn the operational capabilities and limitations of the equipment, therefore being able to problem-solve and adapt techniques to overcome challenges, including fault reporting - liaising with industry technicians and engineers to facilitate system assessments and repairs. Personal and professional development in such a demanding role is vital; you will be expected to undertake CPD, and to contribute to service improvement and audit, and the production and management of written procedures associated with all aspects of your work.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
DCR/BSc Radiography Qualifications HCPC Registration
Desirable
Post-Graduate Qualifications Relating to this Role Accredited Cannulation Qualification Radiation Protection Supervisor Training
Experience Essential
Training in one or more Interventional Specialties - Cardiology, Neuro, Vascular Previous NHS Experience
Desirable
Previous Audit/Service Improvement Experience Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) working
Skills Essential
Supervisory Computer/IT Teaching/Mentoring Organisational Counselling Initiative Leadership Mature Communication
Desirable
ILS Trained Research and Presentation
Personal Qualities Essential
Caring Empathetic Ability to Work Under Pressure Mature Social Skills Experience of Working Unsociable Hours Evidence of Self-Directed CPD
Desirable
Flexible Approach to Work Analytical Skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)