Radiographers

Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MR and all aspects of patient care

Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records to reflect the examination performed., Undertake the role of trauma lead in CT carrying the trauma bleep and responding to trauma calls in a timely fashion co-ordinating any other work to ensure efficient & safe workflow. Maintain effective communication with the trauma team and other colleagues.
+ Be responsible for own professional development. Reflect on clinical practice and skills.
+ To maintain a clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use.
+ To set and promote high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care.
+ Respect the individual needs and requirements of patients.
+ Undertake any duties assigned by the management team commensurate with the post.
+ Annually renew registration with Health Professional Council.
+ monitor and report equipment faults as per departmental procedure
+ Out of hours to record & report sickness/absence to Operational Manager as per departmental procedure.
+ Exhibit high standards of professional behaviour at all times.
+ Hold a BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
+ To take responsibility for own mandatory training.
+ To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology
+ To actively seek training and educational opportunities.
+ Maintain an individual CPD portfolio
+ To be involved in the training of student radiographers as required.
+ Please refer to attached Job Description

Join our busy, dynamic CSI team at LUHFT on the Aintree site. We offer a unique opportunity for highly motivated Radiographers who wish to move into the world of or further develop their skills in CT and MR . We cover many specialist imaging services and provide the regional stroke and trauma service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated radiographer who has excellent communication skills and is committed to providing high quality patient care. We operate a 7 day /12 hour extended day out patient service and an emergency out of hours night shift. Flexibility is essential to work a range of shifts we offer, you will also need to be able to multi-task in often demanding circumstances.,

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)


• HCPC Registration


Desirable criteria


• Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional lmaging, Essential criteria



• Substantial post-graduation experience


• Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging


Desirable criteria


• Experience in CT & MRI scanning, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team


• Good organisational skills


• Ability to manage own workload


Desirable criteria


• Audit, 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, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.


The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £18+£5 (standard disclosure) or £38+£5 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment.

From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years.

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 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.

For agenda for change banded roles; salary payments will reflect the 2023/24 pay scales. The 2024/25 pay scales will be paid in October 2024 including any backpay due. Therefore should the successful applicant start in post prior to October, the salary will initially reflect the 2023/24 pay scales.