Cardiac Catheter Laboratory Radiographer

To work as a specialist cardiac catheter laboratory (Cath Lab) radiographer and to demonstrate a high level of competence and understanding of a wide range of specialist cardiac procedures including a variety of complex clinical presentations

To provide specialist knowledge and advice to patients, carers, and other member of the Cath lab team as well as other health care staff groups., Act as a role model within the department, maintaining high standards of professionalism and patient care.

Teach and instruct junior staff and students in new techniques and safe equipment use.

Provide suggestions to Cardiologists regarding appropriate radiographic views to demonstrate anatomy/pathology

Use Quantitative Coronary Analysis (QCA) and clinical knowledge to advise Cardiologists on balloon and stent sizes and catheter selection.

Encourage the development of a strong, flexible multidisciplinary team.

Liaise with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Alert the Lead Cardiac Radiographer to problems affecting service provision, including out of hours.

Ensure patient documentation and statistics are accurate and report problems appropriately

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.