Senior Mobile Cardiac CT Radiographer

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Senior mobile radiographer developing into a radiographer-led cardiac CT practitioner at Medneo, a UK cardiac imaging provider. Delivering nationwide CT imaging, patient assessment and advanced cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Initially work alongside experienced cardiac CT practitioners while completing a structured development programme
  • Deliver high-quality general and cardiac CT imaging across Medneo’s nationwide mobile services
  • Assess patients’ suitability for cardiac CT and identify clinical risks or contraindications
  • Review heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure, medical history and relevant medication
  • Prepare patients and explain procedures, medicines and contrast administration
  • Safely administer glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) and beta-blockers under appropriate PGD or agreed clinical protocol
  • Undertake intravenous cannulation and safely administer contrast media
  • Recognise and manage adverse reactions and complications
  • Select and adapt cardiac CT protocols based on clinical presentation, heart rate, rhythm and body habitus
  • Perform coronary artery calcium scoring and CT coronary angiography acquisition
  • Perform adapted gated studies, including graft studies and TAVI’s
  • Use prospective and retrospective ECG-gated acquisition techniques with correct bespoke padding
  • Optimise image quality while minimising radiation dose in accordance with IR(ME)R requirements
  • Monitor patients throughout the pathway and provide post-procedure observations and aftercare
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Support and mentor Radiographers developing cardiac CT competencies
  • Travel nationally and adapt to different clinical locations and working environments
  • Following training and formal sign-off, independently deliver a safe, effective and patient-focused radiographer-led cardiac CT service
  • Report to the Regional Mobile Manager

Requirements:

  • HCPC registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer
  • A minimum of two years’ post-registration CT experience
  • Experience working with cardiac CT patients and supporting cardiac CT examinations
  • Strong knowledge of CT scanning principles, contrast administration and radiation safety
  • Experience with ECG-gated cardiac acquisitions or a clear understanding of cardiac CT workflows
  • Competence in intravenous cannulation and contrast administration
  • Current immediate life support or equivalent emergency-response training
  • Confidence in assessing patients and recognising when clinical escalation is required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and take professional responsibility for clinical decisions
  • Commitment to completing the full cardiac CT training and competency programme
  • Willingness to travel extensively and work across different locations nationwide
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience using Canon CT systems advantageous, with training available
  • Previous experience with cardiac post-processing software, ECG monitoring equipment, injectors and advanced cardiac reconstruction tools beneficial

Benefits:

  • £5,000 car allowance
  • Training bonus
  • 25 days holiday + up to 3 extra for long service
  • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – includes pre-existing conditions
  • Add-On Family Health Options
  • Life Assurance x5
  • Travel Costs Covered
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Tools
  • Paid CPD
  • Structured development
  • Internal promotions
  • 24/7 GP Access
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Blue Light Card
  • Gym discounts
  • Cycle to work
  • Cashback plans
  • Tastecard
  • Denplan
  • Tech vouchers
  • Additional salary uplift following successful completion of radiographer-led cardiac CT training
  • Supportive, values-led team culture