CT/MRI Radiographer

Job summary
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has recently merged with Aintree University Hospital to form the exciting new Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is looking to expand its current complement of band 6 Radiographers.

We are a friendly and hard-working department and are keen to recruit like-minded individuals. This is an exciting time for our department, and we believe this is a great opportunity to join our team ahead of future developments in our service

In addition to the merger, we have recently moved into a brand-new hospital with state-of-the-art equipment.

We are a multi-faceted department, offering a rotation through Computerised Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. We operate a CT and MRI shift pattern involving evenings, weekends and overnight CT duties, whilst maintaining the opportunity to enhance earnings through overtime.

Our Imaging department comprises of 5 new Siemens CT scanners that perform a diverse number of examinations on a weekly basis e.g. CT guided ablations, cardiac scans and colonography examinations. Additionally, we have 2 onsite 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanners and a 3T Siemens Vida as well as the exciting opportunity for training and rotation on a state of the art 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanner located at Broadgreen hospital. The Radiology department covers a wide spectrum of imaging examinations including Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac, Pancreatic, Vascular and Renal Transplant.

MRI experience desirable for this post.

Main duties of the job
Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MRI and all aspects of patient care associated with this.

To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard.

Support Area Leads and take responsibility for the general department in their absence.

Assist with & support development of Band 5 Radiographers ensuring compliance with department protocols and procedures.

Take part in QA, Student Assessment and Audit/Research.

Post process image data and ensure a high quality of diagnostic information has been attained.

Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records to reflect the examination performed.

Ensuring the safe administration of 'Intravenous Contrast' using contrast injection pumps which has patient safety implications.

Ensure that the code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in the Local Rules, is observed at all times, and report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the Radiation Protection Supervisor.

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.

Job responsibilities
See Job Description and personal specification for further details:

• Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Area Lead in each section.
• Participation in the out of hours rota.
• Participate in the radiographic rotation through the highly specialised areas ofCT and MRI.
• Participation in the vetting of appropriate request forms and discussion with themedical team regarding appropriateness and urgency of examinations in associationwith the Area Lead in charge of the area.
• To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.
• To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
• To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health careprofessionals about all aspects of patient care.
• To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
• Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers,assistant practitioners and more band 5 radiographers.
• Assist in the training of student radiographers and qualified radiographers insetting high standards of radiography in patient care and enabling each radiographerto become conversant with all the radiography duties in CT and MRI.
• Close liaison with the Area leads to organise and supervise workflow in the area.
• Responsible for the injection of contrast media for enhanced examinations, andawareness of type of contrast media required for different examinations.
• Reports and records faults on equipment as and when they occur.
• Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable(ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.
• To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionisingregulations.
• To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.
• Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional lmaging

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post-graduation experience
• Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging

Desirable

• Experience in CT & MRI scanning

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage own workload

Desirable

• Audit

Other
Essential

• Willingness to participate in the training of undergraduates
• Commitment to CPD
• Commitment to quality
• Ability & willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the job
• Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development
• Ability to work flexibly and participate in all shift patterns

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.