Job summary
University Hospital is one of the biggest UK hospital complexes, with state of the art medical technology coupled with modern, purpose built facilities for patients- all on a single site.
Our department has four Cardiac Catheter Suites, two of the UHCW labs, and the lab at the BMI, are equipped with the latest GE Innova single plane flat plate technology; Lab 4 is a state of the art Philips Biplane that is used for Neuro Interventional cases and complex EP.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a high quality radiographic service for the purpose of diagnosis or research; to workwithin both local, national regulations and guidelines concerning ionising radiation and health and safety. To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team within the department; to provide education and training for staff, while encouraging teamwork and valuing each member of the team for their involvement and specialist expertise.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for radiographers who can:
- Work as part of a multi disciplinary team Are able to perform a full range of radiographic duties to a consistently high standard in all areas of the cardiac catheter suite.
- To participate in providing a Cardiac X-Ray service for the Cardiac Catheter Labs, and a neuro interventional service; while promoting a high standard of patient care and safe practice.
- To liaise with other members of staff, and to be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the cardiac catheter suite in accordance with departmental protocols, providing management guidance during the absence of the Radiographer manager.
- Participate in an out of hour's service.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Cheryl Eade, Superintendent Radiographer, atcheryl.eade@uhcw.nhs.uk or telephone: 02476965785
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our multi-disciplinary team consists of seven Interventional Consultant Cardiologists, Four Electrophysiology Consultants, two Heart Failure Consultants and three Neuro Radiologists. At present there are seven radiographers, eight nurses and each lab is supported by a Cardiac Physiologist (on rotation). University hospital cardiac catheter lab is a tertiary referral centre serving a population of 80,000 we facilitate day case transfers and a primary PCI.
All of our Radiographers are ILS trained and complete training in IV cannulation through Birmingham City University. Some of our radiographers are trained to scrub both for Neuro and Cardiac cases; they actively participate in the Lab list planning and coordination.
The successful applicant will be required to;
- Participate in normal and out of hours and On Call, working in line with departmental agreements to support full service delivery.
- Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
- Assist in the implementation of all departmental information systems and ensure consistently accurate data collection and recording.
- Ensure the correct use, and care of all equipment and reports defective equipment or potential hazards to the Radiographer manager.
- Comply with health and safety legislation,promoting high standards and acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff, as per Trust, Division, Departmental Health & Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure that the highly technical equipment operates at maximumquality to minimise down time. To ensure best practice minimising radiation exposures as evaluated by dose reference levels.
- Ensure that QA is completed on the relevant equipment and after a lab service.
- Act in an appropriate and responsible way in all matters of Radiation Safety as specified in IRMER 2000 and IRR99 and to abide by the Local Rules.
- Report any radiation hazard or potential hazard to the Radiation Protection Supervisor or Radiographer Manager, and ifnecessary undertake any further action to ensure the safe operation of the faulty unit in the absence of the Radiographer Manager.
- To co-ordinate cath lab lists where necessary; in order to facilitate routine and specialist investigations.
- To supervise all members of the cath lab team in the preparation of those sessions.
- To use initiative and clinical judgement in the prioritising of workload.
- To communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
- Report to the Superintendent Radiographer any sickness or absence from work of any member of the cath lab team.
- Safely utilise all resources to the maximum benefit to the service.
- Assist in the maintenance and rotation of stock being aware of resource implications at all times.
- Give practical instructions to junior SpRs, medical trainees and students to enable them to follow and understand the examinations performed relevant to training needs.
- To participate in appropriate departmental training and induction programmes, maintaining and updating own professional CPD.
- Take an active part in departmental audits.
- Ensure compliance with Trust, Directorate and Departmental Health & Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures.
- Take part in the Trust Annual review process.
- Participate in any training or development activities required.
- Undertake any other tasks/duties/responsibilities/key result areas as required by the Superintendent Radiographer in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
- To maintain and recommend improved standards of radiographic technique and patient care.
- To maintain high professional standards as described in the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and to comply with the Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers as set out by the Health Professions Council.
- To undertake training to the required standards and to maintain those standards.
- Together with the Radiographer Manager to be responsible for your own continued professional development.
- You will formally teach and assist in the practical training of all student radiographers and new members of the radiography team.
- To assist and train other disciplines in the use of the McKesson work station where appropriate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our multi-disciplinary team consists of seven Interventional Consultant Cardiologists, Four Electrophysiology Consultants, two Heart Failure Consultants and three Neuro Radiologists. At present there are seven radiographers, eight nurses and each lab is supported by a Cardiac Physiologist (on rotation). University hospital cardiac catheter lab is a tertiary referral centre serving a population of 80,000 we facilitate day case transfers and a primary PCI.
All of our Radiographers are ILS trained and complete training in IV cannulation through Birmingham City University. Some of our radiographers are trained to scrub both for Neuro and Cardiac cases; they actively participate in the Lab list planning and coordination.
The successful applicant will be required to;
- Participate in normal and out of hours and On Call, working in line with departmental agreements to support full service delivery.
- Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
- Assist in the implementation of all departmental information systems and ensure consistently accurate data collection and recording.
- Ensure the correct use, and care of all equipment and reports defective equipment or potential hazards to the Radiographer manager.
- Comply with health and safety legislation,promoting high standards and acting immediately on hazards or unsafe practices in conjunction with other staff, as per Trust, Division, Departmental Health & Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in departmental Quality Assurance programme to ensure that the highly technical equipment operates at maximumquality to minimise down time. To ensure best practice minimising radiation exposures as evaluated by dose reference levels.
- Ensure that QA is completed on the relevant equipment and after a lab service.
- Act in an appropriate and responsible way in all matters of Radiation Safety as specified in IRMER 2000 and IRR99 and to abide by the Local Rules.
- Report any radiation hazard or potential hazard to the Radiation Protection Supervisor or Radiographer Manager, and ifnecessary undertake any further action to ensure the safe operation of the faulty unit in the absence of the Radiographer Manager.
- To co-ordinate cath lab lists where necessary; in order to facilitate routine and specialist investigations.
- To supervise all members of the cath lab team in the preparation of those sessions.
- To use initiative and clinical judgement in the prioritising of workload.
- To communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
- Report to the Superintendent Radiographer any sickness or absence from work of any member of the cath lab team.
- Safely utilise all resources to the maximum benefit to the service.
- Assist in the maintenance and rotation of stock being aware of resource implications at all times.
- Give practical instructions to junior SpRs, medical trainees and students to enable them to follow and understand the examinations performed relevant to training needs.
- To participate in appropriate departmental training and induction programmes, maintaining and updating own professional CPD.
- Take an active part in departmental audits.
- Ensure compliance with Trust, Directorate and Departmental Health & Safety and Risk Management policies and procedures.
- Take part in the Trust Annual review process.
- Participate in any training or development activities required.
- Undertake any other tasks/duties/responsibilities/key result areas as required by the Superintendent Radiographer in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
- To maintain and recommend improved standards of radiographic technique and patient care.
- To maintain high professional standards as described in the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and to comply with the Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers as set out by the Health Professions Council.
- To undertake training to the required standards and to maintain those standards.
- Together with the Radiographer Manager to be responsible for your own continued professional development.
- You will formally teach and assist in the practical training of all student radiographers and new members of the radiography team.
- To assist and train other disciplines in the use of the McKesson work station where appropriate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
knowledge
Essential
skills & abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
knowledge
Essential
skills & abilities
Essential
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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).
