The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Neuroradiographer

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

To contribute effectively to the delivery of an efficient and responsiveNeuroradiology service and communicate effectively with all other professions within and external to the Trust and abide by relevant Code of Professional Practice.To perform a wide range of specialised neuroradiographic procedures and assist with neuroradiological procedures throughout the department, managing workload and prioritising patient examinations where appropriate.To manage effectively the emergency neuroradiographic workload for the trust whilst on call.To ensure that new skills/ neuroradiographic techniques acquired are cascaded to colleagues and to participate in the training and supervision of trainee neuroradiographers, student radiographers, radiographic aides and visitors.To ensure that all patient details are correct and recorded on the departments radiology systems and amend as appropriate. To keep accurate and legible written and or electronic records of all examinations undertaken.To participate in Research and Development both within and external to the Trust.To participate in departmental audit activity to include Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, Risk Management and service improvement.To comply with and enforce national regulations and guidelines. Ionising RadiationRegulations 2017, Ionising Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations 2018, and the Local Rules for Radiation Protection and Magnetic Resonance Safety

Main duties of the job

All staff will participate in general rotation through plain film radiography, theatre, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mobile radiography and potential for role extension into interventional radiology.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patientsand staffAbility to work unsupervisedDemonstrate good problem solving skillsDemonstrate good organisational skillTo be involved with the training of student radiographers,Neuroradiographers and other staff/ visitorsBe an effective advocate for patientsMust be able to work to short deadlines and have a flexibleapproach to workloadTo be able to wear radiation protective clothingManual dexterity to operate keyboards and mouseBe able to operate manual handling aids provided bydepartmentTo be able to operate and move a full range of radiographicequipment to include mobile C arms, ceiling suspended x-raytubes and mobile x-ray machines.Adhere to and enforce radiation legislation ie IR(ME)R 2018,IRR 2017Adhere to and enforce Local radiation rules and MR safetyrules, ensuring patient / staff and visitor safety

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7449406

Job locations

Walton Centre

Lower Lane Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications relevant to Diagnostic Imaging

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Radiographic experience across a wide range of modalities and neuroradiographic experience to include MR and CT
Able to demonstrate good radiographic technical knowledge
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

An understanding of recent developments within the NHS

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff
To be involved with the training of student radiographers, Neuroradiographers and other staff/ visitors
Adhere to and enforce radiation legislation ie IR(ME)R 2018, IRR 2017
Adhere to and enforce Local radiation rules and MR safety rules, ensuring patient / staff and visitor safety
To be able to operate and move a full range of radiographic equipment to include mobile C arms, ceiling suspended x-ray tubes and mobile x-ray machines.
To be able to wear radiation protective clothing
Be able to operate manual handling aids provided by department

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR(R)

Desirable

Post graduate qualifications relevant to Diagnostic Imaging

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Radiographic experience across a wide range of modalities and neuroradiographic experience to include MR and CT
Able to demonstrate good radiographic technical knowledge
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

An understanding of recent developments within the NHS

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff
To be involved with the training of student radiographers, Neuroradiographers and other staff/ visitors
Adhere to and enforce radiation legislation ie IR(ME)R 2018, IRR 2017
Adhere to and enforce Local radiation rules and MR safety rules, ensuring patient / staff and visitor safety
To be able to operate and move a full range of radiographic equipment to include mobile C arms, ceiling suspended x-ray tubes and mobile x-ray machines.
To be able to wear radiation protective clothing
Be able to operate manual handling aids provided by department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walton Centre

Lower Lane Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walton Centre

Lower Lane Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)