radiologic tech Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 6
Job overview
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 2023 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 5 Philips IR theatres across two sites and 5 cardiology labs based at the City 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 2023 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.
Working for our organisation
Band 6 Interventional/Cardiac Radiographer
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Degree/diploma in diagnostic radiography
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in the NHS
Training and qualification
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- at least 12 months post grad experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a busy Acute hospital
Desirable criteria
- Interventional or theatre experience
Planning and organisational Skill
Essential criteria
- Ability to recognise personal limitations and escalate issues when arising
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to be flexible with working hours and participate in an on call rota
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
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