Job summary
The successful candidate will competently perform a range of radiographic techniques, effectively plan and prioritise their own workload, and provide guidance and supervision to other staff members to ensure the delivery of high-quality, responsive diagnostic imaging within a collaborative team environment.
Under the delegation of the Dental Principal Radiographer and Education Lead, the post holder will also contribute to the clinical education and training of staff and students within the department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an effective member of the team, delivering a high standard of X-ray and Cone Beam CT services with a strong emphasis on outstanding patient care.
They will be expected to maintain a consistently high standard of work and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of radiographic practices and patient care within Liverpool Dental Hospital.
Key responsibilities include:
- Making informed decisions by assessing patient records and referral information to select the most appropriate imaging intervention from a range of options, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Participating in the vetting of Cone Beam CT examinations.
- Communicating effectively with Trust staff, including support staff, professional colleagues, managers, and consultants, to ensure imaging procedures are appropriate to the patient's condition.
- Providing specialist advice to junior staff and colleagues, acting as a role model, and playing an active role in maintaining and improving staff morale across all staff groups.
- Deputising for the Principal Radiographer when required, including the fair and effective allocation of tasks to team members to manage departmental workload efficiently.
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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is 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 their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the main duties of the role, the post holder will also be expected to:
- Explain procedures clearly to patients to ensure their full understanding and cooperation throughout the examination.
- Develop a thorough working knowledge of all relevant equipment within the department and ensure competency frameworks for all imaging equipment are completed and reviewed annually.
- Adhere to statutory Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and undertake the duties of an IR(ME)R Operator, ensuring all practical tasks that may influence patient radiation dose or image quality are performed correctly and in line with documented procedures.
- Ensure imaging requests are clear and appropriate, in accordance with Royal College of Radiologists guidelines. Take appropriate action when requests do not meet these standards and provide guidance to junior staff as needed.
- Use both computerised and manual documentation methods to maintain accurate patient imaging records, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act when handling patient information.
- Counsel and mentor staff to support their welfare and understanding of their roles. Provide indirect supervision for Band 5 Radiographers and direct supervision for Assistant Practitioners, supporting their personal and professional development.
- Provide supervision and training for Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Imaging Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Nurses, and Dental Therapists. This includes conducting student assessments in line with specified requirements.
- Regularly access and monitor the Trust email account, as it is a key communication tool across the organisation.
- Log Datix incident forms for any adverse events or near misses. Provide witness statements to support incident investigations and ensure that any faults with equipment, fixtures, fittings, or the department environment are reported to the appropriate personnel.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the main duties of the role, the post holder will also be expected to:
- Explain procedures clearly to patients to ensure their full understanding and cooperation throughout the examination.
- Develop a thorough working knowledge of all relevant equipment within the department and ensure competency frameworks for all imaging equipment are completed and reviewed annually.
- Adhere to statutory Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and undertake the duties of an IR(ME)R Operator, ensuring all practical tasks that may influence patient radiation dose or image quality are performed correctly and in line with documented procedures.
- Ensure imaging requests are clear and appropriate, in accordance with Royal College of Radiologists guidelines. Take appropriate action when requests do not meet these standards and provide guidance to junior staff as needed.
- Use both computerised and manual documentation methods to maintain accurate patient imaging records, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act when handling patient information.
- Counsel and mentor staff to support their welfare and understanding of their roles. Provide indirect supervision for Band 5 Radiographers and direct supervision for Assistant Practitioners, supporting their personal and professional development.
- Provide supervision and training for Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Imaging Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Nurses, and Dental Therapists. This includes conducting student assessments in line with specified requirements.
- Regularly access and monitor the Trust email account, as it is a key communication tool across the organisation.
- Log Datix incident forms for any adverse events or near misses. Provide witness statements to support incident investigations and ensure that any faults with equipment, fixtures, fittings, or the department environment are reported to the appropriate personnel.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Ability to interact withing a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication
- Ability to challenge current practice
- Good time management
- Supporting learning and development
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of presenting to a wider audience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in radiography or relevant specialist area
- Supervision of radiographic staff
- Dental Radiography experience
- Involvement in Training Students and the provision of assessment and feedback
- Experience of Supervising Professional Staff
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking Clinical Audit
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Skills
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Ability to interact withing a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication
- Ability to challenge current practice
- Good time management
- Supporting learning and development
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience of presenting to a wider audience
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in radiography or relevant specialist area
- Supervision of radiographic staff
- Dental Radiography experience
- Involvement in Training Students and the provision of assessment and feedback
- Experience of Supervising Professional Staff
Desirable
- Evidence of undertaking Clinical Audit
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.
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
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.
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).
