Radiographer

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Job summary

Are you a caring and compassionate Radiographer looking for a fresh or new opportunity?

Or are you a Radiography student due to qualify in 2025?

*This post is based at Aintree University Hospital*

Aintree University Hospital, part of the merged Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust, are looking for enthusiastic radiographers, either qualified or soon to qualify, who are looking for a great place to be able to develop their careers.

We provide a comprehensive preceptorship programme for newly qualified radiographers, which will support you in your transition from student to band 5. You will gain experience in all aspects of general Radiography and will be required to work on a rotational shift basis, which includes days, nights and weekends.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as the Major Trauma Unit for the area, we have a busy Emergency Department and excellent patient pathways enabling you to be able to follow patients through their care journey.

Applicants must have current HCPC registration and have recent clinical experience in an NHS environment or be a student Radiographer undertaking clinical experience in an NHS setting.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a dedicated team and supportive MDT that consists of Doctors, Radiographers, Assistant Radiographic Practitioners, Nurses & HCA's, all working together to provide our patients with excellent care.

You will undertake imaging examinations in line with department operational procedures and policies to produce high quality diagnostic images whilst delivering a high standard of patient focussed care.

You will rotate through areas such as A&E, in-patients, outpatients, GP, as well as theatre and mobile imaging.

Ability to participate in the full shift rota which covers the provision of 24 hour Radiography service 365 days per year is essential. This rota includes a combination of long days, nights and 8hr day shifts plus a commitment to a 2nd On Call rota is essential.

Due to the increasing demands on our service, we offer opportunities for staff to develop their skills and support our radiographers to develop professionally. We offer educational rotation opportunities through Fluoroscopy and Interventional Radiology where radiographers receive initial training to be able to complete cases and lists on their own.

We are currently training radiographers to provide an NG tube reporting service and we encourage the use of radiographer commenting for all trauma imaging. We have a growing team of reporting radiographers reporting MSK, chest and abdomen examinations.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DSS-110-25

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL1. Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by theSuperintendent Radiographer in each section.2. Participate in the radiographic rotation.3. To participate in departmental planned out of hours working and the radiographic on-call rota.4. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.5. To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.6. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.7. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.8. Assist in training of student radiographers and assistant practitioners.

RADIATION PROTECTION1. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonablyachievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.2. To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising radiation regulations.3. To comply with IR(ME)R 2000 & IRR99.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE1. All employees have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and to co-operate with the Trust in meeting its statutory requirements.2. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents.3. Monitor the condition of equipment within the Radiology area advising of any defects in equipment or systems thus providing an early warning for potential hazards.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT1. To actively participate in the in-service training programme within the department.2. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisal sessions.3. To disseminate information from training sessions as required.4. Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educational activities.5. Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

DCR or Degree in Radiography

Experience

Essential

IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets

Knowledge

Desirable

Audit

Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritise
Ability to work under pressure
Good time management

Desirable

Ability to meet deadlines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

DCR or Degree in Radiography

Experience

Essential

IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets

Knowledge

Desirable

Audit

Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritise
Ability to work under pressure
Good time management

Desirable

Ability to meet deadlines

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.