CT/MRI Radiographer | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a qualified Band 6 Radiographer to perform advanced imaging in CT and MRI. The role includes supporting junior staff, maintaining patient records, and ensuring safe practices during examinations. Experience in MRI and CT is desirable. Candidates should be committed to high standards of patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in MRI is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and health professionals.
• Experience with CT and MRI imaging protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex radiological examinations in CT and MRI.
• Support the development of Band 5 Radiographers.
• Maintain patient and statutory records accurately.

Skills

MRI experience

CT imaging protocols

Patient care

Job description

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.