Job summary
NEW POSITION - DEPUTY LEAD CARDIAC RADIOGRAPHER.
Are you a motivated Cardiac Catheter lab trained radiographer?
At ESHT, we are looking for a deputy Cath lab radiographer to work across both our EDGH and Conquest Hospital sites.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team working in our Philips cath lab in Hastings and the Siemens and GE Cath labs at Eastbourne.
This is a full-time Band 6 position with a small amount of administration duties expected. The successful candidate will also help support the PPCI on call service provided by the trust.
Main duties of the job
As a radiographer working in a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with IRMER and IRR policies. Furthermore, as a specialist radiographer you will also be expected to have effective leadership, organisational and motivational skills and can work to a high standard, both technically and clinically.
You will be an HCPC registered radiographer and either hold a Bsc in Diagnostic Radiographer or the DCR and demonstrate a flexible approach to working with the Radiology/cardiology departments to meet the needs of the service.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography / DCR or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development to post graduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Evidence of advanced level continued professional development in speciality
- Current HCPC Registration
- Relevant Line Manager training or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Training in supervisory skills / staff management
- Counselling training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 6 Radiographer within Cardiac cath lab
- Previous experience of a PACS/CRIS and Medcon system
- Evidence of participation in all elements of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of wide-ranging experience within speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of high level of commitment to CPD
- Evidence of supervisory experience within a complex imaging environment
- Evidence of staff training and mentor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography / DCR or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development to post graduate diploma level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Evidence of advanced level continued professional development in speciality
- Current HCPC Registration
- Relevant Line Manager training or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Training in supervisory skills / staff management
- Counselling training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 6 Radiographer within Cardiac cath lab
- Previous experience of a PACS/CRIS and Medcon system
- Evidence of participation in all elements of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of wide-ranging experience within speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of high level of commitment to CPD
- Evidence of supervisory experience within a complex imaging environment
- Evidence of staff training and mentor
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).
