Band 6 Radiographer

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer to join our team at Aintree University Hospital and the North Liverpool Community sites. You will produce diagnostic-quality radiographs with the lowest feasible dose and supervise radiography staff across the department.

The role includes teaching radiography students, coordinating the team, supporting Band 5 staff, ensuring QA and IR(ME)R compliance, contributing to audits and research, and acting as a

Qualifications

• HCPC registered radiographer with Band 6 level experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce diagnostic radiographs with minimum radiation dose.
• Supervise and support radiography staff and students.
• Participate in community shift rota and department governance.
• Provide instruction and supervision to junior staff and students.
• Ensure QA, maintenance and documentation of imaging equipment.

Skills

Radiography

Clinical supervision

IR(ME)R procedures

Audit & research

Student mentorship

Radiation safety

Communication

Education

HCPC registered Radiographer

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, skilled Band 6 Radiographer to work within our team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Aintree University Hospital and the North Liverpool Community sites (St Chads, Litherland town hall and Kenilworth Road). The successful candidate will work independently producing radiographic images of the highest diagnostic quality with the minimum radiation dose to patients and staff whilst maintaining excellent standards to patient care. You will be capable of supervising and supporting a team of radiographers, imaging assistants, student radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographer apprentices offering advice and supervision to less experienced staff. Participation in the community shift rota is essential. General first line supervision of radiographic work within the Radiology Department. Tuition of the Radiographic students in Radiographic imaging and Interpretation. Supervision and coordination of the clinical team, performing imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard. Support the Band 7 Lead Radiographers for taking responsibility for the day to day activity within the x‑ray department. Assist with & support development of Band 5 Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners ensuring compliance with department protocols and procedures. Ensuring QA, preventative maintenance and breakdown is completed and records are maintained. Involvement in Audit, Research and Presentations. Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records. 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 Senior RPS / RPA. 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., To maintain a high standard of work and to strive for continual improvements in radiographic standards and patient care. Undertake complex decisions by assessing patient records and referral information to inform clinical practice by selecting the correct imaging intervention from a range of possibilities to facilitate optimisation. Effectively communicate with other trust staff including support staff; professional colleagues; managers and consultant staff to ensure the appropriateness of imaging procedures in relation to the patients condition. To provide specialist advice to junior staff /colleagues and act as a role model and to play an active role in maintaining and improving staff morale across all staff groups. Deputise for the Principal Radiographer when required. Effectively and fairly allocate tasks to members of the team in order to successfully manage the workload of the area in which they are working. To explain procedures to patients in order to facilitate their full understanding and cooperation throughout the examination. To develop a good working knowledge of the functionality of all appropriate equipment within the department and ensure that competency frameworks are completed for all imaging equipment and reviewed annually To follow the statutory Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulation (IR(ME)R) procedures, and undertake the duties of an IR(ME)R Operator. These duties ensure that practical tasks that may influence patient radiation dose or image quality are carried out correctly according to the documented procedures To ensure that imaging requests are clear and appropriate as dictated by the Royal College of Radiologists guidelines and take appropriate action if they fail to meet the guidelines and provide guidance for more junior staff as required. To use computerised and manual methods of documentation to provide accurate imaging patient records and ensuring the requirements of the Data Protection Act are complied with when handling patient information To counsel and mentor staff to promote welfare and knowledge of roles To provide indirect supervision for band 5 radiographers and direct supervision for assistant practitioners and to assist in their personal development. To provide supervision and training of student radiographers, assistant practitioners and imaging assistants when required, including undertaking student assessments as required. To regularly access personal Trust email account as this is a common mechanism of communication across the Trust. To log a datix incident form when things go wrong or if there is a 'near miss' event. Provide witness statements to support incident investigation. Ensure that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fitting or fabric are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons. 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. The Royal 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.