We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Interventional /Cardiac radiographer to join our busy department offering a wide range of procedures for all specialities. By 2024 we hope to have redeveloped our dept and moved into brand new accommodation.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience in Cardiac & Interventional Radiography would be an advantage. This post is also suitable for a radiographer wishing to expand their knowledge, an extended training and induction period will be given.

We have 6 IR theatres across two sites and 5 cardiology labs based at the City campus. We have recently installed two brand new Siemens Icono biplanes on the QMC campus.

We support vascular and urology theatres. We provide Neuro and Vascular IR services and cover a range of procedures including Mechanical Thrombectomy, Neuro embolisation's, Chemo Embolisation's, Vascular angioplasties, FEVAR's, PTC's, Renal work and major trauma. Cardiology also covers procedures including primary PCI, TAVI's, Ablations and a wide range of devices. By 2024 we hope to have redeveloped our dept and moved into brand new accommodation.

Applicants will be required to work across both sites. Our working hours are from 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday of which you will work 4 days. We have an on call service at both sites as well as one for Cardiac, in which you will be expected to participate.

About us

NUH is one of the biggest and busiest acute Trusts in England. The radiology department employs approximately 460 members of staff, seeing over 400,000 patients per year.

Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital offer a wide range of clinical and regional services such as regional neurosciences, Nottingham Children's Hospital , an Emergency Department (a level 1 Trauma Centre), cardiac and thoracic surgeries, cancer, renal, urology, and stroke services.

We are expanding our department and have an exciting new position for a forward thinking experienced radiographer with an interest in Interventional Radiology/Cardiology to join our busy team.

We are a friendly team working with multiple specialties including Neuro, Vascular, Body, MSK and Cardiology. The team work across two sites in a large teaching trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Successful applicants will be: highly motivated and enthusiastic adaptable to change team players and have excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to high quality patient care is essential. You will be able to display excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient centred and flexible approach to work and innovation.

Person Specification

Training and qualification

Essential

• Degree/diploma in diagnostic radiography

Desirable

• Previous experience in the NHS

Training and qualification

Essential

• HCPC registered

Desirable

• at least 24 months post grad experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy theatre environment or Cardiac Cath lab

Planning and organisational Skill

Essential

• Ability to organise own workload and recognise limitations
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in a pressurised situation

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to be flexible with working hours and participate in an on call rota

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

NUH IR theatres cross site

NUH NHS Trust

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

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