Radiographer

IPC Asia Pacific; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is looking for a Radiographer responsible for delivering high-quality X-ray services and supervising training for Assistant Practitioners and Student Radiographers. This role requires a BSc degree in Radiography and a strong understanding of radiographic protocols and patient care. Responsibilities include performing clinical duties, participating in training, and adhering to safety regulations. The position offers full-time permanent employment with a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Benefits

Full-time working pattern

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of biological effects of radiations for clinical decision-making.
• Knowledge of exposure factors impacting image quality.
• Ability to perform quality assurance (QA) tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical radiographic duties assigned by the lead radiographer.
• Practice communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to operate radiographic equipment

Understanding of anatomy

Education

BSc (Hons) in Radiography

Job description

Job Summary

• To be responsible for the operational delivery of a high quality, safe and efficient X‑ray service.
• To provide supervision and training for Assistant Practitioners, Radiographic helpers, and Student Radiographers.
• To consistently demonstrate Trust values and behaviours.

This post is suitable for newly qualified and experienced Radiographers. Newly qualified Radiographers will complete a Trust preceptorship upon employment.

About Us

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital is the largest single‑site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, committed to becoming the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation. We offer specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology and respiratory medicine within the hospital and the wider community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance underpins the best care for our patients and high‑quality clinical services. We promote a culture of research and innovation delivered in modern estate and encourage flexible working in a variety of forms.

Details

Date posted: 05 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 410‑CLIN‑7649223

Job location: Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Trust, Thomas Lane, Liverpool, L147PE

Job Description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the lead radiographer for the modality.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working.
• Practice within the standards of the Health Professions Council.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care, using sensitivity, tact, empathy and reassurance.
• Remain calm and professional during extremely pressurised situations.
• Maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
• Assist in training and supervision of radiographer helpers, assistant practitioners and students.
• Maintain close liaison with senior radiographers to organise and supervise workflow in the area.
• Hold competent knowledge of anatomy.
• Be competent in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Assist in safe patient transfer.
• Support flexible working to maximise workload through the Radiology department.
• Plan and prioritise patient lists and workload.
• Act independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to the manager when necessary.
• Ensure previous imaging is available and all images are discharged to the appropriate place post‑examination.
• Confirm all patients are positively identified prior to examination.
• Consistently adhere to local rules and support others to do the same.
• Have a thorough knowledge of X‑ray imaging and safety.
• Use patient monitoring systems and know how to deal with emergency situations.
• Authorise x‑ray referrals in line with justified protocols.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) tests on equipment as required.

Managerial / Leadership Responsibilities

• Disseminate information from training sessions as required.
• Participate in the staff development programme and educational activities.
• Participate in the departmental appraisal system.
• Support the completion of actions identified by data quality reports and audits.
• Ensure equipment QA is performed according to protocol.
• Manage referrals through the CRIS system.

Organisational Responsibilities

• Ensure professional and honest time management of shifts.
• Monitor own roster and know upcoming shifts.
• Arrange cover for shifts which cannot be completed.
• Ensure that time/owing is taken on a shift for the modality of which it was accrued.
• Manage annual leave planning.

Professional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in in‑service training programmes within the department.
• Attend relevant training courses identified and agreed with the line manager during personal development review.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date CPD portfolio.
• Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.
• Work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under ionising regulations.
• Record unintended or accidental doses through the LHCH incident reporting mechanism.
• Escalate potential risks to senior radiographers immediately.
• Ensure personal radiation protection safety, including PPE and dosimetry monitoring.

Quality Responsibilities

• Comply with the Trust’s health and safety policies, including mandatory training attendance.
• Comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures, reporting all accidents and incidents.
• Monitor equipment condition and advise of defects to provide early warning for potential hazards.
• Participate in clinical audits as appropriate.
• Observe patient confidentiality at all times and comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations.
• All employees must carry out duties with due regard to the fair access policy and respect cultural beliefs and customs of clients and staff.
• Actively participate in the department’s quality assurance requirements.
• Contribute to the development of the service, including modernising initiatives.
• Be actively involved in stock control.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) degree; FHEQ level 6/SCQF level 10
• BSc (Hons) degree apprenticeship; FHEQ level 6/SCQF level 10
• MSc (pre‑registration); FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of the biological effects of radiations for use in clinical decision‑making.
• Knowledge of exposure factors, diagnostic reference levels and dose reference levels, and their impact on image quality and effective dose.
• Human anatomy, pathology, physiology and the biological effects of radiations for clinical decision‑making.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience of cardiac pacing.
• Experience of developing evidence‑based practice.

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Broad understanding of approaches to communication.
• Ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy.
• Ability to identify when to reflect on own practice.

Desirable Skills & Abilities

• Understand the concept of professional and personal resilience.
• Recognise the limitations of the employer’s resource base and the wider profession or healthcare delivery system.

Values & Behaviours

• Proactively review practice to prevent discrimination.
• Eager to continue own development through reflective practice.
• High standards, including when under pressure.
• Open and honest communication.
• Support teamwork.
• Commit to quality improvement.
• Understanding of different personalities, cultures and religious beliefs.
• Caring and empathetic.

Disclosures and Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Trust
Thomas Lane
Liverpool
L147PE

Website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk