Job summary
Wythenshawe Hospital has been selected to be the Hub of Greater Manchester Cardiac services, between sites have 9 Cath labs and a transplant biopsy suite (3 labs located at Manchester Royal Hospital)
We are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer keen to expand their knowledge of Catheter Lab procedures. The role will be mainly based at the Wythenshawe site, with some rotation to the Oxford Road site when required. Full training, support and induction packages will be provided for this.
Involvement in our busy lucrative on call Primary PCI service is expected. This is locally agreed with enhanced pay and compensatory rest planned in.
As radiographers we sit very much within the multidisciplinary team within the catheter labs, working closely together with Medical, nursing, and physiologist colleagues, supporting each other whilst providing high quality care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Catheter Laboratory suite forms part of the North West Regional Cardiology service. It is one of the busiest in the country. We provide a busy 24/7 Primary Angioplasty Service covering the Greater Manchester geographical area.
We are a leading centre and cover the whole portfolio of procedures including angiography, angioplasty, CTO, TAVI, Mitraclip, PFO, complex pacing and a varied range of electrophysiology procedures.
As a Cardiac Specialist Centre applicants will be expected to take part in a busy on call system. We provide cover for a 7 day service, with a variety of shifts between the hours of 8am and 9pm to ensure patient care and experience is maintained when needed.
Communication and the ability to be a team player are essential in helping provide a safe effective service in what is a fast paced technical role.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR
- State Registration
- CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant general radiographic experience
- Previous angiographic experience
Desirable
- Previous angiographic experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Able to manage own time effectively
- Able to communicate and work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of angiography
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of cardiac angiography
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or DCR
- State Registration
- CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant general radiographic experience
- Previous angiographic experience
Desirable
- Previous angiographic experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Able to manage own time effectively
- Able to communicate and work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of angiography
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of cardiac angiography
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).
