Radiographer

Job Title: Radiographer

Grade: Band 7

Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HU

Ward/Dept: Cardiac Cath Lab

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours, minimum 4 days a week

Shift Pattern: Variable 8am to 4pm, 8am to 6.30pm, flexibility will be required.

Pay Rates - Day: £23.49

Why might this job interest you?

Would you like to be part of a driven, and diverse team planning for the expansion and future development of cardiology services at Watford General Hospital?

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable radiographer to lead the cardiac catheter labs radiographic services and staff at Watford General Hospital. This role offers a real chance to make a difference, as you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining radiation safety for the department and will be required to work closely with the radiation protection advisors and the radiology radiation protection panel.

Responsibilities of this job role

If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:

• Participate in being an effective member of the Cardiac Cath Lab team, providing a high standard of radiographic service to Cardiology and patients.
• Use your clinical knowledge and experience to inform the optimal delivery of the service and to jointly manage the Cath Lab service with the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager.
• You will have responsibility to supervise junior staff and students including those radiographers during their training in interpretation of plain images.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

You are required to have a good knowledge of working in cardiac catheter labs, and operation of Siemens Artis Q x-ray system.

Degree in Radiography.

HCPC registered.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider

• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

• Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.