Detailed job description and main responsibilities

•  The post holder will be an experienced Cardiac Radiographer with a proven technical, leadership and human resources background.
• The post holder will have evidence of continuing education, relevant clinical qualifications as well as evidence of a Continuous Professional Development portfolio. In addition, the post holder will have evidence of achieving post graduate education/qualification at master’s level or equivalent experience.
• To provide an efficient and effective Cardiac Catheter Lab imaging service for recognising professional standards.
• The post holder will be an expert in the field of Cardiac imaging, experientially, clinically and managerially and should be able to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Demonstrate leadership within the Cardiac Catheter Labs at WWL.
• The post holder will support the vision and strategic service developments of WWL and its impact on the Cardiac Catheter Labs to ensure the continuous provision of a specialist service.
• The post holder will ensure that all external and internal policies and procedures pertinent to Cardiac imaging will be actioned.
• The post holder will maintain their own clinical expertise within the Cardiac Catheter Labs
• The post holder will maintain an accurate and updated Continuous Professional Development portfolio to reflect the roles and responsibilities of the post
• Competent in assessing a range of complex coronary conditions, tailoring diagnostic protocols for specified conditions
• The post holder will be responsible for determining the most relevant data and information to allow analysis of the Cardiac Catheter Lab imaging service which will bring about service improvement.
• The post holder will use their clinical and managerial experience to influence the gathering of the correct and relevant data to effect positive change.
• The post holder will effectively manage the Band 7 and Band 6 Cardiac radiographers to ensure that all Key Performance indicators are met on a continual basis.
• Ensure all items of equipment pertinent to Cardiac Imaging are maintained and serviced according to manufacturer’s requirements.
• Visual skills – highly specialised in coronary image interpretation. Able to assess and manipulate digital images using diagnostic software.
•  Overall general good health, stamina and ability to work under pressure for long periods of time and fluctuating workload which can be in unpleasant working conditions. Manipulate complex and expensive equipment with minimal margins of error.
• Responsible for BCIS/NICOR audit data, to ensure uploading and data validation as per the NICOR guidelines.
• Provision of training for student radiographers within department – in conjunction with Salford University.
• The dual role of Superintendent and lead Cardiac radiographer with managerial and clinical commitments is to support the Cardiology General Manager and senior management team to meet current service requirements and to provide vision and plan for future service developments,
• Accountability for their own actions and the ability to act independently is an essential and crucial part of this role.