Job summary
You will be working as part of the Cardiac Cath Lab in a multi-disciplinary team, delivering and maintaining a high standard of expertise in radiographic imaging technique, exhibiting good organizational skills and patient care. The post holder will also be expected to rotate in main x-ray when required.
The Coronary Angiography Unit consists of two state-of-the-art single plane c-arm cardiac catheter imaging. The Siemens Artis Q floor mounted and our recently built Philips Azurion 7M12 ceiling suspended linked to a hospital wide McKESSON data image management.
The daily throughput of work consists of booked elective, routine and emergency ward angiograms and PCIs with the aid of OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) and IVUS (Intra-Vascular Ultrasound) medical imaging technology, rotablation procedure, shockwave intravascular lithotripsy, and CTO procedures.
The department also runs an active 24/7 primary PCI service covering the South Central network. Thus, the team provide a dedicated out of hours on-call commitment in order to provide 24 hour cover for PCI service. In addition, the lab regularly carries out the implantation of devices ranging from pacemaker insertions to the more complex Bi Ventricular defibrillators. We also provide electrophysiological studies and ablation.
A 20% Recruitment & Retention pay is included in the salary offer.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality and efficient Imaging service in all areas of the Cardiac Catheter Laboratories and Radiology main x-ray.
- To maintain the high standards of the department by contributing to individual and team objectives.
- To participate in the 24/7 pPCI, emergency pacing, etc. on-call
- Responsible for maintaining IR(ME)R compliance, interpret protocols and assess the justification of radiographic requests.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deputise for the Lead Radiographer in their absence, including helping to maintain the smooth running of the lab and to play an active role in managing the patient workload.
- To work alongside cardiologists, cardiac physiologists, and cardiac nurses as part of a multi-disciplinary team to maximise the daily elective and emergency work.
- Ensure that image quality is of a high standard.
- To set and maintain standards of appearance and professional attitude.
- Comply with the Trust radiation protection measures and report any untoward incident to the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS).
- Ensure correct working of all equipment. All equipment faults or changes in operational behaviour should be reported to the manufacturer and to the Lead Radiographer.
- Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness within the cardiac catheter department.
- To assist and participate in the quality assurance program within the department.
- To exercise all reasonable care and precautions to minimise risk to patients, staff, and members of the public.
- To be prepared and participate in the provision of 24/7 primary PCI on-call rota.
- To work in accordance with all Safe Systems of Work, Local Rules and adhere to all departmental protocols.
- To be fully acquainted with the IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17 Legislation.
- To be aware of the Health and Safety Policy and of all the other trust policies and their location. Perform such other duties as may be required at the discretion of the Lead Radiographer and Catheter Lab Manager.
- Take responsibility for any stock monitoring and ordering, and informing the catheter lab manager, lead radiographer and in-charge.
- To complete mandatory trainings and attend appropriate courses including developmental courses at the discretion of the managers.
- To work as part of rotation in main x-ray when required.
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deputise for the Lead Radiographer in their absence, including helping to maintain the smooth running of the lab and to play an active role in managing the patient workload.
- To work alongside cardiologists, cardiac physiologists, and cardiac nurses as part of a multi-disciplinary team to maximise the daily elective and emergency work.
- Ensure that image quality is of a high standard.
- To set and maintain standards of appearance and professional attitude.
- Comply with the Trust radiation protection measures and report any untoward incident to the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS).
- Ensure correct working of all equipment. All equipment faults or changes in operational behaviour should be reported to the manufacturer and to the Lead Radiographer.
- Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness within the cardiac catheter department.
- To assist and participate in the quality assurance program within the department.
- To exercise all reasonable care and precautions to minimise risk to patients, staff, and members of the public.
- To be prepared and participate in the provision of 24/7 primary PCI on-call rota.
- To work in accordance with all Safe Systems of Work, Local Rules and adhere to all departmental protocols.
- To be fully acquainted with the IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17 Legislation.
- To be aware of the Health and Safety Policy and of all the other trust policies and their location. Perform such other duties as may be required at the discretion of the Lead Radiographer and Catheter Lab Manager.
- Take responsibility for any stock monitoring and ordering, and informing the catheter lab manager, lead radiographer and in-charge.
- To complete mandatory trainings and attend appropriate courses including developmental courses at the discretion of the managers.
- To work as part of rotation in main x-ray when required.
Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- D.C.R. or B.Sc. Radiography Or equivalent
- HCPC
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications Cardiac related qualifications e.g., ECG, ALS
- Relevant coaching, mentoring, or training qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory or equivalent
- Significant experience in General Radiography
- Experience in training other clinical users / staff
- Participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience in delivering pPCI on-call.
- Experience in specialist modality
- Experience in selecting and evaluating equipment
- Experience in managing small teams
- Coaching and training skills.
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Must communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to manage own workload and determining priorities.
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Must be able to work alone on-call in cardiac environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- D.C.R. or B.Sc. Radiography Or equivalent
- HCPC
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications Cardiac related qualifications e.g., ECG, ALS
- Relevant coaching, mentoring, or training qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory or equivalent
- Significant experience in General Radiography
- Experience in training other clinical users / staff
- Participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience in delivering pPCI on-call.
- Experience in specialist modality
- Experience in selecting and evaluating equipment
- Experience in managing small teams
- Coaching and training skills.
Specific Competencies
Essential
- Must communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to manage own workload and determining priorities.
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Must be able to work alone on-call in cardiac environment.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
