Principal Radiographer - Interventional Theatres

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Liverpool seeks a Specialist Radiographer to join its Interventional Radiology team. The role involves overseeing staffing, maintaining clinical standards, and collaborating across departments to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a degree in Radiography and experience in Interventional Radiology. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with a focus on innovation and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Interventional Radiology.
• Strong leadership skills for personnel management.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily staffing operations including rostering.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice.
• Collaborate with Nursing Lead for theatre utilisation.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Clinical competency

Interdepartmental representation

Staff training and development

Education

Degree in Radiography

Job description

Specialist Radiographer – Interventional Radiology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Radiographer with a specialist interest in Interventional Radiology (IR) to join our dynamic team, based at the Royal site.

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment, working alongside Interventional Radiographers, Nurses, Radiologists, and support staff.

We are looking for a professional who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient‑centred imaging services, and who is committed to supporting emergency care through our out‑of‑hours service.

Facility

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Department is located within the Main Theatre Complex of the New Royal Hospital. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility includes:

• 2 IR theatres, each equipped with Siemens Artis Pheno systems for advanced image‑guided procedures.
• 1 Ultrasound/Multi‑purpose room, supporting a range of diagnostic and interventional services.
• 1 CTIR room, jointly supported by Interventional Radiology and Clinical Support Imaging (CSI) staff.

Role

Our department delivers a comprehensive range of minimally invasive procedures and plays a vital role in supporting multiple specialities, including:

• Specialist cancer treatments
• Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) sclerotherapy
• Nephrology and urology interventions

We are committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care through innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: Oversee daily staffing operations including sickness management, rostering, appraisals, and handling HR‑related matters.
• Clinical Competency: Maintain high standards of clinical practice across all areas of Interventional Radiology imaging, including participation in the on‑call rota.
• Capacity & Demand Management: Collaborate with the Nursing Lead to effectively manage theatre utilisation and patient flow within the IR service.
• Interdepartmental Representation: Attend meetings to represent IR and Radiology interests across various specialist fields.
• Recruitment & Staffing: Demonstrate awareness of workforce planning, recruitment processes, and staffing requirements.
• Governance & Safety: Promote and monitor adherence to Trust and national policies to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Training & Development: Plan, implement, and evaluate training programmes to support staff development and service excellence.
• Radiation Protection: Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Documentation Oversight: Maintain responsibility for radiology‑held documents relevant to IR and its associated specialities.
• Financial Awareness: Possess working knowledge of budgetary requirements, including equipment maintenance, PPE, and consumables.
• Strategic Engagement: Attend and actively contribute to Interventional Radiology and wider directorate meetings to support service development.

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. 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.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jenny Wall
Job title: Lead RN/AHP Interventional Theatres – RLH
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0151 706 5323

An informal visit is strongly recommended to gain insight into the role, meet the team, and explore the working environment.