Overview
The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has merged with Aintree University Hospital to form the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The department is expanding its band 6 Radiographers and is based in a new hospital with state-of-the-art equipment. A rotation through Computerised Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is offered, with a CT/MRI shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends and overnight duties, with opportunities to enhance earnings through overtime. The Imaging department comprises 4 new Siemens CT scanners and multiple MRI scanners, including opportunities for training and rotation on an additional state-of-the-art MRI scanner at Broadgreen hospital.
The Radiology department covers a wide range of imaging examinations including Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac, Pancreatic, Vascular and Renal Transplant. This post welcomes MRI experience (desirable).
Responsibilities
* Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MRI and all aspects of patient care.
* Perform imaging examinations to a consistently high technical and professional standard.
* Support Area Leads and take responsibility for the general department in their absence.
* Assist with and 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 is attained.
* Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records to reflect the examination performed.
* Ensure the safe administration of intravenous contrast using contrast injection pumps with patient safety implications.
* Ensure compliance with the Code of Practice for Radiation Safety, report breaches to the Radiation Protection Supervisor.
* Contribute to multidisciplinary team working and liaise with medical teams regarding appropriateness and urgency of examinations.
* Participate in the radiographic rotation through CT and MRI and out-of-hours rota.
* Supervision and assistance in training entry-level student radiographers, assistant practitioners and Band 5 radiographers.
* Assist in training student radiographers and qualified radiographers in setting high standards of radiography in patient care.
* Close liaison with Area Leads to organise and supervise workflow in the area.
* Model and practice the injection of contrast media for enhanced examinations and be aware of the type of contrast required for different examinations.
* Report and record faults on equipment as and when they occur.
* Ensure radiographic doses to every patient are kept as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) while achieving diagnostic results.
* Work to radiographic protocols and policies under ionising regulations and comply with IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.
* Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work.
Qualifications/Experience
* Experience in MRI is desirable for this post.
* Ability to work within the Health Professions Council rules and to maintain effective communication with patients, carers and health care professionals.
* Experience with CT and MRI imaging protocols, patient care, and documentation.
This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.
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