Senior Mobile Cardiac CT Radiographer - National

Department: Mobiles

Location: NationalCompensation: £35,000 - £45,000 / yearDescriptionSenior Mobile Cardiac CT Radiographer – Development and Training PathwayNationwide | Mobile Role | 3 x 12.5-hour shifts per weekUp to £45,000 (DOE) + £5,000 car allowance + annual bonusAdditional salary uplift following successful completion of radiographer-led cardiac CT trainingPrivate Healthcare | Paid Travel | 25+ Days’ Holiday | Bupa GP Access | and moreDevelop the skills to lead the complete cardiac CT patient pathway.At Medneo UK, we are looking for experienced Cardiac CT Radiographers who want to develop into fully proficient, radiographer-led cardiac CT practitioners.You will join us with strong general CT skills and previous exposure to cardiac CT.

In return, we will provide a structured, bespoke training programme designed to give you the clinical knowledge, technical expertise and confidence to independently manage the cardiac CT pathway, from assessing and preparing the patient through to medicines administration, image acquisition (image Xact post processing) and post-procedure care.Following successful completion of the programme and formal competency sign-off, you will receive an additional salary uplift in recognition of your enhanced cardiac CT responsibilities.This is an opportunity to gain an advanced and highly sought-after clinical skill while working within a supportive, radiographer-led organisation delivering cardiac CT services across the UK.The role...As a Senior Mobile Radiographer, you will be at the heart of our operations, delivering high-quality CT services.As a Senior Mobile Cardiac CT Radiographer, you will initially work alongside experienced cardiac CT practitioners while completing your structured development programme.Once fully trained and signed off, you will be able to independently deliver a safe, effective and patient-focused radiographer-led cardiac CT service.Your Responsibilities Will IncludeDelivering high-quality general and cardiac CT imaging across Medneo’s nationwide mobile servicesAssessing patients’ suitability for cardiac CT and identifying clinical risks or contraindicationsReviewing heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure, medical history and relevant medicationPreparing patients and explaining the procedure, including medicines and contrast administrationSafely administering glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) and beta-blockers under the appropriate PGD or agreed clinical protocolUndertaking intravenous cannulation and administering contrast media safelyRecognising and managing adverse reactions, including contrast reactions and complications associated with cardiac medicinesSelecting and adapting cardiac CT protocols according to the patient’s clinical presentation, heart rate, rhythm and body habitusPerforming coronary artery calcium scoring and CT coronary angiography acquisitionPerform adapted gated studies, such as graft studies and Tavi'sUsing prospective and retrospective ECG-gated acquisition techniques, ensuring the correct bespoke padding is applied to CTCA's & gated studiesOptimising image quality while minimising radiation dose in accordance with IR(ME)R requirementsMonitoring patients throughout the pathway and providing appropriate post-procedure observations and aftercareMaintaining accurate clinical documentation and escalating concerns appropriatelySupporting and mentoring other Radiographers as they develop their cardiac CT competenciesTravelling nationally and adapting confidently to different clinical locations and working environmentsOur Bespoke Cardiac CT Training ProgrammeWe will provide a structured programme combining supervised clinical practice, theoretical learning, competency assessment and formal sign-off.The programme will develop your knowledge and practical skills in:Cardiac anatomy, physiology and common cardiac conditionsPatient preparation, assessment, clinical history and suitability for cardiac CTECG interpretation and recognition of common rhythms and arrhythmiasHeart-rate control and optimisation before scanningSafe administration of GTN and beta-blockersIndications, contraindications, side effects and escalation requirements for cardiac medicinesContrast administration, reaction management and patient safetyCardiac CT acquisition techniques, including ECG gating, padding and bolus timingCalcium scoring and CT coronary angiography protocolsImage-quality assessment, image Xact post processing, artefact recognition and troubleshootingRadiation-dose optimisationEmergency response and management of deteriorating patientsRadiographer-led decision-making, documentation and professional accountabilityOnce you have completed the training and demonstrated the required level of clinical proficiency, you will be formally signed off to deliver the radiographer-led cardiac CT pathway and receive the associated salary uplift.What We Need From YouWe are looking for an experienced Cardiac CT Radiographer who is ready to progress into advanced cardiac practice.You Will NeedHCPC registration as a Diagnostic RadiographerA minimum of two years’ post-registration CT experienceExperience working with cardiac CT patients and supporting cardiac CT examinationsStrong knowledge of CT scanning principles, contrast administration and radiation safetyExperience with ECG-gated cardiac acquisitions or a clear understanding of cardiac CT workflowsCompetence in intravenous cannulation and contrast administrationCurrent immediate life support or equivalent emergency-response trainingConfidence in assessing patients and recognising when clinical escalation is requiredStrong communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work independently and take professional responsibility for clinical decisionsA commitment to completing the full cardiac CT training and competency programmeWillingness to travel extensively and work across different locations nationwideA full UK driving licenceExperience using Canon CT systems would be advantageous, although training can be provided. Previous experience with cardiac post-processing software, ECG monitoring equipment, injectors and advanced cardiac reconstruction tools would also be beneficial.