Job summary
Are you a Radiographer looking for the next step in your Career?
Our expanding Cardiology department's Cardiac Cath labs comprise of 5 Cath Labs, two recovery areas and an Elective Unit. Procedures completed in the Cath Lab include coronary diagnostic procedures, interventional angioplasty, Electrophysiology Studies and Pacemaker insertion under sedation and General Anaesthetics. In addition, we run a 24/7 heart attack service which is provided out of hours on an on call basis.
We are part way through an ongoing refurbishment program to furnish us with a suite of Philips Azurion systems and have recently been granted approval to expand our capacity further, as such we need an additional static Radiographer.
As a static Radiographer you will work across our 5 Cath Labs covering 7 days a week, as well as being part of our PPCI on call team, you will work with our rotational and static radiographers under the leadership of our Cath Lab Lead Radiographer.
If you are a motivated individual who wants to be part of a fantastic team with a wide range of opportunities to further your skills and knowledge then this is the job for you!
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be able to develop your skills in
- The full range of Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures.
- Working as part of a team providing high quality care.
- Developing clinical skills and contributing to the on-call roster.
- Working with the Cath Lab Lead Radiographer to help implement changes to the service.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist and support the senior staff in charge of the work area.
- To work statically within Cardiology specialising in Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging.
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism, adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
- To maintain high standard of image quality.
- To support and maintain effective communication at all times.
- To be aware of and comply with the current legislation relating to Health and Safety and Radiation Protection legislation.
- To maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene and comply with the Uniform policy of the Directorate.
- To take all the necessary precautions to prevent the occurrence of accidents, but in the event of such, ensure that the required documentation is completed.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist and support the senior staff in charge of the work area.
- To work statically within Cardiology specialising in Cardiac Cath Lab Imaging.
- To maintain a high standard of patient care and professionalism, adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
- To maintain high standard of image quality.
- To support and maintain effective communication at all times.
- To be aware of and comply with the current legislation relating to Health and Safety and Radiation Protection legislation.
- To maintain a high standard of appearance and hygiene and comply with the Uniform policy of the Directorate.
- To take all the necessary precautions to prevent the occurrence of accidents, but in the event of such, ensure that the required documentation is completed.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographers
- Possesses current HCPC registration as a radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration, with evidence of good all round experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of current issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, relevant imaging equipment and anatomy and pathology.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrates can work effectively in inter/multidisciplinary team.
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree of College of Radiographers
- Possesses current HCPC registration as a radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration, with evidence of good all round experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of current issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, relevant imaging equipment and anatomy and pathology.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Demonstrates can work effectively in inter/multidisciplinary team.
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
