CT & MRI Radiographer

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Job summary

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is looking for a Band 6 CT/MRI Radiographer to join its team. This permanent, full-time role involves conducting specialized radiological examinations and supporting the continuous development of radiography services. The successful candidate should have a BSc in Radiography, HCPC Registration, and experience in CT and MRI scanning. The position offers opportunities for overtime and professional development within a modern hospital environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for overtime

Support for continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging.
• Experience in CT & MRI scanning.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist clinical duties in CT and MRI imaging.
• Support and develop Band 5 Radiographers.
• Maintain patient records and statutory radiation records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage own workload

Good organisational skills

Education

BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)

HCPC Registration

Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional Imaging

Job description

Main area Radiography Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Nights, weekends and evening shifts) Job ref 287-DTC-122-25

Employer Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RLUH Town Liverpool Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/02/2026 23:59

CT/MRI Radiographer

Band 6

Job overview

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 4 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.

Working for our organisation

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. TheRoyal 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 the medical team regarding appropriateness and urgency of examinations in association with 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 care professionals 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 in setting high standards of radiography in patient care and enabling each radiographer to 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, and awareness 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 ionising regulations.

To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 & IRR 2017.

Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
• HCPC Registration
• Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional Imaging

Experience

• Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging
• Experience in CT & MRI scanning

Skills

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

Other

• 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

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Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults’ policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.

Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.

All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.

As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.