Job summary
Your role will be in the 5 catheter labs based at St Thomas' hospital.
You will be responsible for radiographic imaging of adult cardiac catheter cases and some lower limb vascular interventional procedures.
Procedures include: angioplasty, TAVIs, TMVRs, CTOs, PFOs, complex device implantations and extractions, electrophysiology studies and occasional cases within the Hybrid theatre.
You will be involved with internationally recognized research work at the cutting edge of cardiology and cardiovascular imaging.
Main duties of the job
Previous experience in cath labs, vascular intervention or band 6 experience is desirable. However, full training will be provided to the successful candidates with no relevant cardiovascular experience. You must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. You will need the ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach to working time. Being sympathetic, caring and a good team member is essential.
We will give you the opportunity to participate in live study days representing our Trust. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills. CPD and audit are actively encouraged and teaching is supported. Applicants must be HCPC registered prior to interview.
The successful candidate will work 5 days (37.5 hours) 07:45hrs to 16:15hrs with early and late shifts starting at 7:30hrs start and finishing at 18:00hrs. Flexibility around finish times is important.
Participation in on-call is essential.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2025 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Setting up and safe usage of complex and/or expensive medical equipment.
- Ensure all patient information is accurately recorded for record integrity, imaging recall and statistical evaluation purposes in EPIC, Medcon and PACS.
- To recognise a variety of complex cardiac and vascular anatomy and pathologies and adapt protocol and radiological views as necessary.
- To alert health care professionals of abnormalities and potential adverse events.
- To participate in patient resuscitation in the emergency setting.
- To ensure that all clinical duties are carried out in such a manner as to ensure safety and compliance with any locally agreed protocols.
- For further information please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Setting up and safe usage of complex and/or expensive medical equipment.
- Ensure all patient information is accurately recorded for record integrity, imaging recall and statistical evaluation purposes in EPIC, Medcon and PACS.
- To recognise a variety of complex cardiac and vascular anatomy and pathologies and adapt protocol and radiological views as necessary.
- To alert health care professionals of abnormalities and potential adverse events.
- To participate in patient resuscitation in the emergency setting.
- To ensure that all clinical duties are carried out in such a manner as to ensure safety and compliance with any locally agreed protocols.
- For further information please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of team working
- Suitable post qualification experience
Desirable
- Cath lab experience
- Complex cath lab cases experience
- Interventional vascular experience
- Band 6 level experience
- QA experience
- Audit experience
- Evidence of CPD
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Skills
Desirable
- IRMER and IRR knowledge
- Intermediate life support
- Basic Life support
Physical requirements
Essential
- Able to wear a lead apron for long periods
- Able to lift and move patients using Manual handling
On call
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of team working
- Suitable post qualification experience
Desirable
- Cath lab experience
- Complex cath lab cases experience
- Interventional vascular experience
- Band 6 level experience
- QA experience
- Audit experience
- Evidence of CPD
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registration
Desirable
Skills
Desirable
- IRMER and IRR knowledge
- Intermediate life support
- Basic Life support
Physical requirements
Essential
- Able to wear a lead apron for long periods
- Able to lift and move patients using Manual handling
On call
Essential
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).
