Specialist Cardiac Radiographer

An opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Band 6 Specialist Cardiac Radiographer within Cardiology & X-ray Imaging. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC registered radiographer to join our dynamic imaging team at UHPT. Applications are welcomed from Radiographers with proven experience within an acute care setting, demonstrating a sound clinical knowledge of diagnostic radiography from within the UK and the NHS in general. Previous demonstrable experience of working within a Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in the NHS & UK and participation in a 24/7 on call service is highly desirable.

Within this role you will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team to support the diverse range of cardiac procedures and therapies offered at the South West Cardio-Thoracic Centre (SWCC), the Tertiary Unit for the South West. We provide imaging support for Primary PCI, complex PCI including CTO's, TAVI, complex devices such as CRT-D and a variety of EPS procedures.

The department has 3 state of the art Philips Azurion 7 Cardiac Imaging Systems. These include fully integrated IVUS, OCT and pressure wire systems. There will be a rotation into the general x-ray department & a 24/7 on-call rota covering the associated with the specialty.

Recent collaboration with Cardiology has enabled suitably motivated Cardiac Radiographers to study at post graduate level in Echocardiography with a view to career progression and possible reporting opportunities at Band 7 level.

* Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*

As a Specialist Cardiac Radiographer you would be expected to work within the HCPC Standards of Conduct and UHPT values, maintaining clinical excellence, with a demonstrable knowledge of radiation protection, good communication skills and to assist with the day-to-day organisation of the clinical area providing effective and efficient co-operation with the multi-disciplinary team.

The service hosts undergraduate radiographers on placement from the University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth as well as training apprentice radiographers, so you will be expected to be actively involved in their training and supervision as part of your role, whilst supporting the wider team. All candidates must be enthusiastic about teaching and supporting learners in the clinical environment.

This position carries a commitment to Agenda for Change compliant 7 day working at Derriford Hospital and you will be expected to work flexible hours across the week.

If you would like further details about this post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Adrian Cann, Lead Cardiac Radiographer on 01752 431113 or Jeanette Owen, X-ray (Plain Film) Service Lead Radiographer on 01752 432469.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Adrian Cann Job title: Lead Cardiac Radiographer Email address: Sign in to view email Telephone number: 01752 431113

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