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Specialist Cardiac Radiographer- Cath Labs
Role summary
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The Specialist Cardiac Radiographer will work in catheterisation laboratories, supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures through high-quality imaging and radiation protection. Applicants should hold an approved radiography qualification, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and have relevant experience in cardiac, interventional or angiographic imaging. The role requires strong technical knowledge, accurate patient positioning, safe use of radiology equipment, and an understanding of contrast media and radiation safety. Candidates are expected to work calmly in emergencies, communicate compassionately with patients and multidisciplinary teams, participate in an on-call or shift rota, maintain professional records, and contribute to service development, teaching and quality improvement.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS hospital trusts in England, serving communities across east London and the City of London. Its hospitals include St Bartholomew’s Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham University Hospital and Mile End Hospital. The trust provides a wide range of specialist and general healthcare, including nationally recognised services in cardiovascular care, cancer treatment, trauma, surgery and medical education. Barts Health employs a large multidisciplinary workforce and works closely with universities and research partners. Staff benefit from structured NHS terms and conditions, professional development opportunities, pension arrangements and access to training. The trust promotes inclusive care, teamwork, patient safety and continuous improvement across its hospitals and specialist clinical services.