Come and join us for a great working experience and the opportunity to develop your career in the unique environment which is St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Radiographer to join our friendly and well-supported team. The post holder must be flexible, adaptable to change, prepared to embrace workforce developments and to contribute to an effective and efficient service, delivered through the highest standards of safe, kind and compassionate care.

About us

The strongest resource we have is our team, who are enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled. This is underpinned by a commitment to continuing professional development, audit and advanced practice. So, if you want to work in one of the capitals most exciting healthcare settings, with a committed dynamic team, then please get in touch. If you would like more information or to arrange an informal visit then please contact Dinesh Sajnani, Cardiac Catheter Laboratories Team Lead Radiographer on 0208 725 3276 or dinesh.sajnani@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have 5 new state of the art labs comprising of 2 single plane, 2 bi-plane and 1 hybrid lab. The new labs will enable us to produce innovative imaging with research, development and service improvement at the heart of everything we do. Our staff are exposed to a wide range of different patients and procedures which gives them valuable experience and scope of practice whilst helping us to deliver the best possible care. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the Cath Lab team at St.Georges and the department provides an extended day and OOHs service to our patients and participation in this is essential.

A requirement of the position is a BSC (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent with recent NHS experience ideally within an acute setting. Our staff also benefit from the inner London high cost area supplement of 20%.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years experience in an acute hospital setting
• Relevant experience in Cath labs
• Experience of staff supervision
• Experience of training and development of other staff and students
• Knowledge of risk assessments
• Knowledge of Radiographers professional code of conduct

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit

Skills

Essential

• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• High quality radiographic technique
• In-depth knowledge of IR(ME)R
• Awareness of targets that affect Cardiology

Desirable

• Radiation Protection Supervisor

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly

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.

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

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT

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