Job Summary
The Peninsula Heart Clinic is an independently operated cardiology centre in partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Treatment at the Peninsula Heart Clinic is delivered through a state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab, 5-bed recovery, 5-chair radial lounge, 3 individual ensuite bedrooms and extensive outpatient clinic facilities.
We are now recruiting for an experienced Radiographer to join our highly skilled radiography team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established team as we grow our service. Working in a purpose-built facility you will be welcomed as an integral part of the team, delivering high quality care to patients in the South West. For a short YouTube clip where you can see the Peninsula Heart Clinic in action we would encourage you to visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9YRIrv1bF4.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate Will :
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).
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Band 5 / 6 dependent upon experience + company additions
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0063-25-0002
Job locations
Peninsula Heart Clinic
Derriford Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
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
Requirements & Responsibilities
CLINICAL
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 condition.
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 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 catheter lab 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.
MANAGERIAL
To support Radiation Protection Supervisor 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 psychological condition 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 fiscal 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 and 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.
EDUCATIONAL
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.
To encourage all staff to maintain their own professional practice and keep abreast of current developments and research.
To liaise with managers to ensure that educational needs are met. To ensure that members of staff are conversant with and adhere to the following: a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling
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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Requirements & Responsibilities
CLINICAL
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 condition.
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 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 catheter lab 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.
MANAGERIAL
To support Radiation Protection Supervisor 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 psychological condition 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 fiscal 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 and 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.
EDUCATIONAL
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.
To encourage all staff to maintain their own professional practice and keep abreast of current developments and research.
To liaise with managers to ensure that educational needs are met. To ensure that members of staff are conversant with and adhere to the following: a) Fire safety b) Basic life support c) Moving and handling
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold current professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Previous experience working within a cardiac catheter lab
Desirable
- Previous experience of QA responsibilities
Person Specification
Essential
- Applicants must hold current professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Previous experience working within a cardiac catheter lab
Desirable
- Previous experience of QA responsibilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Regent's Park Healthcare
Address
Peninsula Heart Clinic
Derriford Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Regent's Park Healthcare
Address
Peninsula Heart Clinic
Derriford Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
https://www.regentsparkhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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