Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiac Radiographer

The closing date is 15 September 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to specialise in Cardiac Catheter Lab? We have a vacancy for Band 5. The department has a development pathway in place for progression from Band 5 to Band 6.

Are you enthusiastic and ambitious Radiographer, do you want an opportunity to develop your skills? If this is you we would welcome your application to become part of the team at Dorset County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We encourage our Cardiac Radiographers to develop their expertise and knowledge within the Cath Lab to take an active role in the patient care pathway.

In-house and Manufacturer training is provided for all specialist equipment used within the Cath Lab such as IVUS, OCT imaging and SynVision, pressure wire and microvascular studies in order to develop skills and confidence. Complex procedures also incorporate the use of Rotablation and Shockwave IVL for treatment.

Stock control is important for effective use of resources and the department uses an IMS for this.

We pride ourselves on a supportive environment for our Cath Lab team. There is in house provision of education and training across the broad spectrum of equipment and procedures and undertaken within the department.

We are constantly striving to improve the service we offer our patients and welcome ideas and development in practice.

About us

Dorset County Hospital is in the county town of Dorchester which has good rail links to Southampton, Bristol and London and boasts highly rated schools. Dorset is a delightful place to live and work with the choice of coast or country for leisure activities. Dorchester has undergone a major refurbishment with lots of bars and restaurants providing evening entertainment. The seaside town of Weymouth is nearby with lots of water sports opportunities.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-AHP389CARD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and training

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma in Radiography.
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD/Relevant specialist course

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of clinical audit

Desirable

  • Experience of using computer software including Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates interest and an awareness of the skills required in Cardiac Catheter Lab
  • Awareness and understanding of relevant legislation relating to radiation safety.

Desirable

  • Understanding of professional issues
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and training

Essential

  • BSc Radiography or equivalent Diploma in Radiography.
  • HCPC registration
  • Evidence of CPD/Relevant specialist course

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of clinical audit

Desirable

  • Experience of using computer software including Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates interest and an awareness of the skills required in Cardiac Catheter Lab
  • Awareness and understanding of relevant legislation relating to radiation safety.

Desirable

  • Understanding of professional issues

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Radiographer

Angie Sparham

angela.sparham@dchft.nhs.uk

01305254990

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-AHP389CARD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Supporting documents

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