Band 6 - Cardiac Radiographer (MRI/CT), Cardiology
Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Radiographer to join an expanding service in Cardiac MRI within Watford Hospital.
The purpose of this post is to be an effective member of the Cardiac Radiography team, providing a high standard of cardiac radiographic service to patients and stakeholders.
Supervision of junior staff and students would be a desirable expectation.
Main duties of the job
To undertake Cardiac MRI imaging examinations within the Radiology Department to the standard required by the Department of Radiology and Cardiology.
To assist the Lead Radiographers in the day to day running of the Cardiac MRI and CT scanners, maintaining the high standards at all times.
To deputise for the Superintendent / Lead Radiographers in their absence.
To carry out monitoring procedures on equipment in the radiology Department, reporting any faults to the Superintendent Radiographer/Radiology Services Manager.
To respond to and investigate any reports of malfunction of the CT and MRI apparatus, accessories, office equipment or computer system.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Core hours 37.5 Monday - Friday between hours 8am-5pm
Responsible for the safe imaging within the Cardiac MRI suite, ensuring that patients are scanned according to protocol/guidance.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good knowledge of adaptive techniques
- Aware of current trends relevant to the profession
- Public sector/NHS knowledge
Experience
Essential criteria- Post qualification experience across a range of modalities
- Wide range of experience in Cardiac CT/MRI
- NHS experience
Education
Essential criteria- Either DCR(R) or BSc Radiography
- Attendance at mandatory training sessions. Evidence of up-to-date CPD
- HCPC registration
- Cardiac Imaging Training
- PgD in a cross-sectional modality
- MRI Safety course