Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 Interventional /Cardiac radiographer to join our busy department offering a wide range of procedures for all specialities. We have recently opened brand new accommodation on our QMC campus and hope to have redeveloped our City campus by 2026.
Main duties of the job
Previous experience in Cardiac & Interventional Radiography would be an advantage. This post is also suitable for a radiographer wishing to expand their knowledge, an extended training and induction period will be given.
We have 6 IR theatres across two sites and 3 cardiology labs based at the City campus. We have recently installed two brand new Siemens Icono biplanes on the QMC campus. We are also in the process of having 2 additional cardiac cath labs.
We support vascular and urology theatres. We provide Neuro and Vascular IR services and cover a range of procedures including Mechanical Thrombectomy, Neuro embolisation's, Chemo Embolisation's, Vascular angioplasties, FEVAR's, PTC's, Renal work and major trauma. Cardiology also covers procedures including primary PCI, TAVI's, Ablations and a wide range of devices. By 2026 we hope to have redeveloped our dept at the City campus and moved into brand new accommodation.
Applicants will be required to work across both sites. Our working hours are from 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday of which you will work 4 days. We have an on call service at both sites as well as one for Cardiac, in which you will be expected to participate.
About us
NUH is one of the biggest and busiest acute Trusts in England. The radiology department employs approximately 460 members of staff, seeing over 400,000 patients per year.
Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital offer a wide range of clinical and regional services such as; regional neurosciences, Nottingham Children's Hospital , an Emergency Department (a level 1 Trauma Centre), cardiac and thoracic surgeries, cancer, renal, urology, and stroke services.
We are expanding our department and have an exciting new position for a forward thinking experienced radiographer with an interest in Interventional Radiology/Cardiology to join our busy team.
We are a friendly team working with multiple specialties including Neuro, Vascular, Body, MSK and Cardiology. The team work across two sites in a large teaching trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Successful applicants will be: highly motivated and enthusiastic; adaptable to change; team players; and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient centred and flexible approach to work and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Successful applicants will be: highly motivated and enthusiastic; adaptable to change; team players; and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient centred and flexible approach to work and innovation.
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
- Degree/diploma in diagnostic radiography
- Previous NHS experience
Training and qualification
Essential
Desirable
- at least 24 months post grad experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy Interventional radiology theatre environment or Cardiac Cath lab
Planning and organisational Skill
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload and recognise limitations
- Ability to demonstrate leadership in a pressurised situation
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving in a fast paced pressurised environment
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to be flexible with working hours and participate in an on call rota
- Ability to work in unpredictable scenario's with extremely ill patients.
Person Specification
Training and qualification
Essential
- Degree/diploma in diagnostic radiography
- Previous NHS experience
Training and qualification
Essential
Desirable
- at least 24 months post grad experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy Interventional radiology theatre environment or Cardiac Cath lab
Planning and organisational Skill
Essential
- Ability to organise own workload and recognise limitations
- Ability to demonstrate leadership in a pressurised situation
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving in a fast paced pressurised environment
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to be flexible with working hours and participate in an on call rota
- Ability to work in unpredictable scenario's with extremely ill patients.
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).