Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Cath Lab Radiographer

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

The Cardiac Centre currently has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated radiographer to join our dynamic and friendly team. If you wish to pursue a career in cardiac radiography, we can offer you the opportunities needed to develop your existing skill set, and to train to the highest level of expertise. We can offer full or part time posts to suitable candidates.

The department currently has 3 catheter labs, one of which is due to be replaced shortly.

The post holder will be involved in the provision of an extensive range of adult diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.These will include percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), cardiac devices and Primary PCI (PPCI).

You will work alongside the lead cardiac radiographer covering 4 days a week with a commitment to partake in the on-call service, as well as extended working hours following supervised training. The post holder must have the ability to transport themselves to the department within 30 minutes of being called out (i.e. personal transportation). However, on site on call accommodation is provided.

We are proud of our diverse workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking a range of specialist cardiac cath lab procedures in line with department operational procedures and policies.
Be able to work autonomously within their specialist areas, consulting senior staff as and when necessary.
Accountable for own professional actions and work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
To ensure a high standard of personal work and ensure quality imaging.
Act as patient and staff advocate minimising their exposure to radiation.
Responsible for the safe use of complex high capital cost specialist equipment.
Working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team committed to providing efficient and effective high-quality care and participating in the 24/7 on-call PPCI service.
Practice and promote good radiation safety, observing local rules, participating in the equipment QA programmes and using ALARA principle to produce high quality diagnostic imaging with the lowest achievable dose.
Develop clinical skills and participate in CPD activities and the education of others.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, bank weekly pay

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

264-7331847-Bank

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

BSc Radiography or equivalent
Registered with H CPC
CPD portfolio

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience in all aspect of general radiography
Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines
Knowledge and understand the IR(ME)R 2017and IRR 2017 and how to implement them
Ability to work alone and as part of a small team providing an emergency service out of hours

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Good eye for detail/accuracy

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

BSc Radiography or equivalent
Registered with H CPC
CPD portfolio

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience in all aspect of general radiography
Interpretation of clinical history when working to guidelines
Knowledge and understand the IR(ME)R 2017and IRR 2017 and how to implement them
Ability to work alone and as part of a small team providing an emergency service out of hours

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills
Good eye for detail/accuracy

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).

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