Advanced Cardiac Radiographer - Cath Labs

Job Summary

Advanced Cardiac Radiographer – Band 7 – Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover. Due to service expansion Cardiac Imaging at Barts Heart and Thorax Centre (BHTC) are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Advanced Cardiac Cath Lab Radiographer to join a friendly, hard-working, ambitious and highly skilled team of Radiographers within the largest Cardiovascular Centre in Europe. The department boasts state‑of‑the‑art equipment with eleven Cardiac Catheter Labs, end‑vascular theatre, three dedicated Cardiac MRI scanners and a photon‑counting Cardiac CT scanner, and is expanding our services across the Trust.

Advanced Cardiac Cath Lab experience and knowledge is essential for the post. The role will cover complex coronary intervention, structural heart intervention, electrophysiology and pacing, as well as cases in the cardiothoracic theatre, with potential progression to Cardiac CT and Cardiac CMR. If interested please get in touch – a great opportunity to meet the team, see the department and ask any further questions.

Amanda Rand, Head of Radiography
Email:

• Date posted: 12 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 7
• Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term (12 months)
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time (4 x 9.5 hr shifts per week, 1 rota‑ed day off per week)
• Reference number: 259‑7804930
  
  SBH
• Location:
  
  St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

• Cover cases in complex coronary intervention, structural heart intervention, electrophysiology and pacing, and cardiothoracic theatre.
• Potential progression to Cardiac CT and Cardiac CMR.
• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day running of the department.
• Deputise for Modality Lead Radiographers and Operational Lead Radiographers in their absence.
• Manage own workload and diary.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and weekend waiting list initiatives as required.
• Engage in research, publishing, and presenting at conferences.

• BSc or Diploma in Radiography
• HCPC State Registration

• Post‑graduate specialist training equivalent to Master’s level

• Expert cardiac cath lab radiographic experience
• Advanced knowledge in cardiac cath lab imaging/procedure
• Experience working with junior staff and students

• Innovation and role development in cardiac cath lab radiography
• Experience in more than one hospital
• Evidence of first‑line management experience

• Advanced professional development, training and education for cardiac cath lab radiography
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of cardiac cath lab imaging techniques
• Ability to critically analyse cardiac radiography practice and develop training potential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Cardiac Cath Lab imaging techniques and innovations
• Awareness of responsibility to and advocacy for patients
• Teaching and training skills with ability to adapt styles
• Team player with enthusiasm for Cardiac Radiography
• PACS, RIS and CRS knowledge and experience
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• Motivating others and willingness to embrace new ideas
• High personal and radiographic standards, attention to detail
• Initiative, problem solving and decision making abilities
• Participation in QA Programme and maintenance of standards
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Magnet Safety legislation

• Full‑time 37.5 hrs, 4 × 9.5 hr shifts, 1 rota‑ed day off per week
• Some late duties, out‑of‑hours on‑call rota and weekend waiting list initiatives as required
• Ability to manage own workload and diary
• Sufficient to perform duties with any aids and adaptations

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• Certificate of Sponsorship accepted for Skilled Worker visa holders.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

• Barts Health NHS Trust
• St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE
• Website: