Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory Clinical Specialist Radiographer

at  UPMC in Ireland

PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATION

• Maintain, enhance and develop knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing clinical profile of patients, hospital/service developments and legal requirements such as licensing.
• Participate as required in human resource planning, recruitment, and selection of staff.
• To participate and deliver CPD.
• Provide peer support when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Possess a Degree in Radiography or the Diploma of The College of Radiographer
And
Must be registered in the Radiographer’s Division by The Radiographers Registration Board maintained at CORU.
And
Must have not less than 6 years fulltime post qualification clinical experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
And

Possess a recognised postgraduate course as recognised by the IIRRT.

• Demonstrate ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations.
• Have a proven ability to work under pressure.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.
• Be able to deal with staff and management at all levels within the organisation.
• Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

The Radiology Department provides a service to both Inpatients and Outpatients. It includes General Radiography, Theatre Imaging, DEXA, Ultrasound, MRI, CT & PET CT services. The holder of this post will work as a member of the Radiology Department and multi- disciplinary teams, providing a high-quality Cardiac Cath Lab service to patients in accordance with professional standards of practice.
The purpose built UPMC Cardiac Cath Lab opened in 2020 with a state-of-the-art Siemens Artis Q and has already established itself as a leading Department in advance imaging. The role of the Clinical Specialist Radiographer is to develop and further enhance this reputation.
The post holder will lead, guide, and supervise radiographic and other staff to successfully manage the Cardiac Cath Lab service with effective utilisation of all resources allocated. They must be able to manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional duties within the Radiology Department, as may be assigned from time to time.