West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 6 - Cardiac Radiographer (MRI/CT), Cardiology

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Radiographer to join an expanding service in Cardiac MRI within Watford Hospital.

The purpose of this post is to be an effective member of the Cardiac Radiography team, providing a high standard of cardiac radiographic service to patients and stakeholders.

Supervision of junior staff and students would be a desirable expectation.

Main duties of the job

To undertake Cardiac MRI imaging examinations within the Radiology Department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology and Cardiology.

To assist the Lead Radiographers in the day to day running of the Cardiac MRI and CT scanners, maintaining the high standards at all times.

To deputise for the Superintendent / Lead Radiographers in their absence.

To carry out monitoring procedures on equipment in the radiology Department, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographer/Radiology Services Manager.

To respond to and investigate any reports of malfunction of the CT and MRI apparatus, accessories, office equipment or computer system.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-A-6859-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Core hours 37.5 Monday - Friday between hours 8am-5pm

Responsible for the safe imaging within the Cardiac MRI suite, ensuring that patients are scanned according to protocol/guidance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core hours 37.5 Monday - Friday between hours 8am-5pm

Responsible for the safe imaging within the Cardiac MRI suite, ensuring that patients are scanned according to protocol/guidance.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of adaptive techniques
  • Aware of current trends relevant to the profession

Desirable

  • Public sector/NHS knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualification experience across a range of modalities
  • Wide range of experience in Cardiac CT/MRI
  • NHS experience

Education

Essential

  • Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
  • Attendance at mandatory training sessions. Evidence of up-to-date CPD
  • HCPC registration
  • Cardiac Imaging Training

Desirable

  • PgD in a cross-sectional modality
  • MRI Safety course
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of adaptive techniques
  • Aware of current trends relevant to the profession

Desirable

  • Public sector/NHS knowledge

Experience

Essential

  • Post qualification experience across a range of modalities
  • Wide range of experience in Cardiac CT/MRI
  • NHS experience

Education

Essential

  • Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
  • Attendance at mandatory training sessions. Evidence of up-to-date CPD
  • HCPC registration
  • Cardiac Imaging Training

Desirable

  • PgD in a cross-sectional modality
  • MRI Safety course

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).

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Cardiac MRI Radiographer

Catherine LHeureux

catherine.l'heureux@nhs.net

07740189674

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

360-A-6859-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


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