Cardiovascular Radiographer

Your role will primarily be in the 5 catheter labs based at St Thomas' hospital. Some lists at Royal Brompton hospital may also be required.

You will be responsible for radiographic imaging of adult cardiac catheter cases and some lower limb vascular interventional procedures.

Procedures include: angioplasty, TAVIs, TMVRs, CTOs, PFOs, complex device implantations and extractions, electrophysiology studies and occasional cases within the Hybrid theatre.

You will be involved with internationally recognised research work at the cutting edge of cardiology and cardiovascular imaging.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience in cath labs, vascular intervention or band 6 experience is desirable. However, full training will be provided to the successful candidates with no relevant cardiovascular experience. You must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. You will need the ability to work under pressure with a flexible approach to working time. Being sympathetic, caring and a good team member is essential.

We will give you the opportunity to participate in live study days representing our Trust. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills. CPD and audit are actively encouraged and teaching is supported. Applicants must be HCPC registered prior to interview.

The successful candidate will work 5 days (37.5 hours) 07:45hrs to 16:15hrs with early and late shifts starting at 7:30hrs start and finishing at 18:00hrs. Flexibility around finish times is important.

Participation in on-call is essential.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of team working
• Suitable post qualification experience

Desirable

• Cath lab experience
• Complex cath lab cases experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• MSc

Skills

Desirable

• IRMER and IRR knowledge
• Intermediate life support
• Basic Life support

Physical requirements

Essential

• Able to wear a lead apron for long periods
• Able to lift and move patients using Manual handling

On call

Essential

• Participation on on call

About the employer

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2025 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.