CT/Interventional Radiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: CT /Interventional Radiographer

Division: Medical Sciences

Department: Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM)

Location: Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre (AMIIC), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU

Grade and salary: Grade 7: £38,674 - £46913 per annum

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours/week (Part time will be considered minimum 18.75 hours)

Contract type: Fixed-term for 3 years in the first instance

Reporting to: AMIIC Clinical Operations Manager / AMIIC Director

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact: Sheena Thomas sheena.thomas@cardiov.ox.ac.uk, Professor Charalambos Antoniades charalambos.antoniades@cardiov.ox.ac.uk

Informal visits are strongly encouraged.

Only applications received before midday on Thursday 20th February 2025 will be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday March 4th 2025.

The role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented CT /interventional radiographer with an interest in Cardiac imaging to work within our research/clinical facility, the Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre (AMIIC). The internationally unique centre will include a hybrid unit combining a state of the art ultra-high resolution computed tomography (CT) scanner integrated with a cardiac catheterisation lab / interventional lab. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on exciting prototype technologies (hardware and software),and contribute to cutting-edge scientific projects of the University of Oxford. The radiographer, whilst being an employee of the University of Oxford, will also be involved in the provision of a highly patient orientated, clinical service for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We require someone who will enjoy working in a friendly, cutting edge environment performing advanced procedures (using clinical and research techniques) as part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, radiographers, nurses and physiologists spanning 'both' University of Oxford and NHS Departments. Due to the expansion of both the clinical and research service, a flexible approach to weekend and evening work will be required. The post holder will ideally be expected to rotate between both the CT and Interventional services allowing for a flexible working team.

The Team

The AMIIC team consists of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, post-doc scientists, DPhil students, technicians, radiographers, nurses and physiologists, all critically important for the functionality of the team, due to their complementary skills. The team is led by Professor Charalambos Antoniades, and it is supported by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) through the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), the British Heart Foundation and other funding bodies.

Responsibilities

Undertake without immediate supervision, a full range of CT scan procedures and a wide range of diagnostic interventional and cardiac procedures.

To achieve high quality diagnostic images within the department using the established protocols and procedures.

Implement in accordance with AMIIC and OUH policies, effective safe working procedures that are reviewed on a periodic basis and to contribute to the development, evaluation and audit of specialist protocols and guidelines.

To be responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients and their relatives without direct supervision and to promote a patient centred service.

To demonstrate use of effective and compassionate communication skills when dealing with patients and their families and to promote effective collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.

To undertake the training of qualified radiographers and to lead by example.

To perform intravenous injections when required, subject to satisfactory completion of a recognised course of training.

To recruit and consent patients into research studies and access their medical notes and to be actively involved in research studies.

To participate in image analysis and data entry.

To utilise all resources efficiently and effectively and assist with the maintenance of stock levels for disposables and drugs through reporting, ordering and receiving items according to Local and OUH Trust policy.

To be flexible/willing to assist all areas within both the AMIIC Unit and the research group e.g. at times of sickness or increased workload.

You will be expected to comply with statutory requirements and both the University's and OUH employment policies whilst at work

Maintain the confidentiality about patients, research participants, normal volunteers and staff following the requirements of the GDPR at all times.

Adhere to the HCPC code of professional practice at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a range of diagnostic interventional procedures
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of basic computer software used in research (Excel, Word)
• Experience of working within a research team (or evidence of independent research)
• Experience in Cardiac CT work
• Experience in Cardiac Catheterisation Lab work
• Experience in image interpretation / analysis

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc degree or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
• Registered practitioner with HCPC

Desirable

• Society of Radiographers Certificate of IV Administration

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• The ability to instruct others in imaging techniques
• The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team or independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, evidenced by the ability to explain and interpret procedures clearly and sensitively
• Ability to organise, prioritise and co-ordinate workload
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends if required
• Evidence of motivation to learn new skills

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

University of Oxford - Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/about/our-divisions/division-of-cardiovascular-medicine (Opens in a new tab)