Overview
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Band 6 • Department: Radiography • Site: RLUH • Location: Liverpool • Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Nights, weekends and evening shifts) • Contract: Permanent • Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum • Closing: 22/09/2025 23:59
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.
* 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.
* Participate 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.
* Observe and report any breaches or problems concerning the local rules on Radiation Safety to the Radiation Protection Supervisor.
* Work within 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.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The Group was formed on 1 Nov 2024 from LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust to improve patient care. UHLG is a large employer with over 16,800 colleagues.
Roles at Liverpool Women's Hospital and related sites are described with emphasis on general and emergency hospital care, and highly specialised regional services for over two million people in the North West.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* 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
Qualifications
* BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
* HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
* Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional Imaging
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to manage own workload
Experience
Essential criteria
* Substantial post-graduation experience
* Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging
Desirable criteria
* Experience in CT & MRI scanning
Other notes
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