Cardiac Radiographer - Cath Lab

The successful candidate

Be part of the multi-disciplinary team

providing outstanding care to our patients;

Work within the Catheter lab providing imaging for PCI, Angiograms, Pacing/Complex Devices and Electrophysiology & Ablation services; and

Work closely with the Peninsula Heart Clinic Radiation

Protection Supervisor (RPS).

No 'on call' requirement.

To be part of the multi-disciplinary team

providing outstanding care to our patients

To work closely with the Peninsula Heart Clinic Radiation

Protection Supervisor (RPS)

To work within the Catheter lab providing

imaging for PCI, Angiograms, Pacing/Complex Devices and Electrophysiology &

Ablation services

To ensure the provision of an effective

Radiography service within the Cardiac Cath Labs.

To produce and promote images of the highest

technical quality, adapting and tailoring the examination to the needs of the

patient taking into account their physical and medical conditions.

To provide expert and clinical specialist

catheter lab radiographic knowledge and advice to the department and hospital

including referrers, other clinical staff, patients and their relatives.

To undertake specialised catheter lab radiographic

techniques and teach such skills to other radiographers within the department.

To provide professional leadership, training and

induction for all radiographic staff seconded to the catheter lab on a

rotational and permanent basis.

To work unsupervised

To monitor all radiographic standards within the

catheter labs, identifying any problems and instituting remedial action as

required to maintain and improve quality.

To observe all Local Rules for Radiation

Protection, ensuring they are complied with, and that radiation safety is of

paramount importance.

To be responsible for the organisation of work

programmes for the suites, including checking and monitoring of all request

forms.

To contribute to the coordination of the

catheter labs, working with the other professional leads, senior clinic management, and cardiologists.

To provide statistics relating to the service as

requested by senior staff including the analysis of referrals, room utilisation

and workload, disseminating data as required.

Working with the Lead Consultants to provide

clinical specialist advice on equipment requirements

To be able to advise medical staff on the

technical and clinical applications and limitations of imaging procedures with

particular reference to catheter lab radiography.

To abide by all Trust and PHC policies and

procedures.

Quality Management programme.

To undertake specialised cardiac catheter lab

radiography procedures unaided.

To critically evaluate images both technically

and clinically in order to ensure that the best possible imaging is produced

taking the patients medical and physiological conditions into account.

To maintain the highest standards of personal

practical and theoretical knowledge.

To organise planned maintenance and advise

engineers on equipment problems and failures, undertaking fault finding

procedures and remedial action as required by equipment maintenance engineers.

To diligently record all necessary operational and technical data, using departmental and hospital paper and electronic systems.

To monitor quality control of all imaging

protocols.

To maintain a Quality Assurance programme within

the catheter lab in accordance with departmental policy.

To be responsible for radiography audit as it

applies to the catheter lab.

To be responsible for the promotion of and

compliance with the Local Rules for Radiation Safety; ensuring patient, staff

and visitor safety is of paramount importance at all times.

To ensure that all clinical and non-clinical

accidents or incidents in the work area are promptly brought to the attention

of the Health and Safety Representative, and when requested, co-operate

with any investigations undertaken. Employees must be aware of the

responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,

to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe

environment for patients, employees and visitors.

To comply at all times with policies and

procedures relating to Health and Safety. and to escalate any hazard in

accordance with reporting processes.

Participate in relevant induction programmes for

new staff, as appropriate.

To participate in educational programmes for own

professional development, including (but not limited to) mandatory training in:

a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling.

To participate in ongoing teaching programmes

and staff development.

To act as an educational resource for others.

Ensure that all members of staff are conversant

with and adhere to: a) Policies and procedures, local, regional and national b)

Correct use of equipment c) Clinical guidelines.

To ensure own training needs are met and

maintain a development structure that will foster best practice.

Attend any specific clinical training that

ensures clinical competency is maintained.

Complete reports and records as required by

managers e.g. incidents/accidents.

Deal with complaints in accordance with local

and Trust policy.

Maintain effective communication with all

service users and the multidisciplinary team.

Attend meetings as required.

Liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.

Ensure Clinical Governance standards are met

with partnership of unit manager/s.

As the parent company of the Peninsula

Heart Clinic, Regents Park Healthcare is the UKs leading managed cardiac

services provider we are experts in the development, financing and operation

of cardiology services.

We have been developing

innovative solutions in partnership with NHS hospital cardiology departments

since 2002. We are proud to have built an integrated national platform which

operates cardiology services across 42 NHS hospitals and which to date has

delivered over 100,000 cardiology procedures. Our company prides itself on its

ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective cardiac care through excellent

service, efficient operations management, well-trained staff and uncompromising

professionalism. The Peninsula Heart Clinic combines a friendly, family feel

with the delivery of truly world class healthcare services. If you are committed to delivering high-quality

healthcare and would thrive in a dynamic environment, then we look forward to

hearing from you.

Employees in the South West enjoy a high quality of life, with access to outstanding natural landscapes, including national parks and coastal areas, alongside historic towns and culturally rich cities. The working culture is generally collegial and community-oriented, with an emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

We are proud holders of the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme - Gold Award and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Previous experience of QA responsibilities