Radiographer Main X-ray and Theatres

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in the UK is looking for an adaptable and friendly Radiographer to deliver high-quality radiographic services for a variety of paediatric presentations. Responsibilities include working within a multidisciplinary team, performing diagnostic imaging, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have at least 18 months of post-graduate clinical experience, preferably with a focus on paediatrics. Support for students and ongoing professional development is emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months post-graduate clinical experience in the NHS.
• Experience in paediatric imaging is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform high standard duties within the x-ray department.
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection codes of conduct.
• Acquire diagnostic images and assess patient presentations.
• Provide explanations of procedures to patients and carers.
• Participate in quality assurance and technical audits.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Patient Care

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers

State registration with the health professions council

Tools

CR system

Meditech system

Job description

Go back Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Radiographer Main X-ray and Theatres

The closing date is 06 January 2026

The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will be that they are required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to autonomously deliver a high quality radiographic service for a variety of paediatric presentations across a 24-7 rota. Cardiac on call service is required.

Main duties of the job

1. To perform all duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records. 2. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent in line with IR(ME)R 2017 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients. 3. To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required. 4. Use skills to assess a full range of patient presentations accurately for examination and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching hospital of the University of Liverpool and has been approved as a supra-regional centre for cardiac surgery, epilepsy surgery and major trauma amongst others. Alder Hey is one of Europe's busiest children's hospitals and we care for over 270,000 young people and their families every year.

We are the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics.

The hospital has approximately 270 beds including day beds for surgery. The paediatric services and expertise within the hospital are considerable and include paediatric ophthalmology, cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, neonatology, neurology, neurosurgery, audiology, nephrology, respiratory medicine, oncology, trauma, general surgery and general medicine. The radiology department provides all imaging modalities, including nuclear medicine, CT, MRI and intervention.

We are looking for an adaptable, friendly and enthusiastic candidate who would embrace the challenge of working with Children. Previous experience in paediatrics imaging is desirable. Applications from students about to graduate are welcome. Successful applicants with less than 18 months post-graduate experience will commence on a linked band 5 grade to band 6 grade. Progression to a band 6 role will occur after a 2 year period when all paediatric competencies have been achieved.

Job responsibilities

1. To perform all duties to a high standard within the x-ray department including all necessary documentation and patient computer records. 2. To fully comply with local rules, professional code of conduct, codes of practice for radiation protection. To ensure that all examinations performed are justified and pertinent in line with IR(ME)R 2017 in order to reduce unnecessary ionizing radiation exposure to patients. 3. To acquire diagnostic images and physically position the full range of patient presentations accurately for examinations using immobilization when required. 4. Use skills to assess a full range of patient presentations accurately for inspection and decide on an appropriate method to obtain a radiograph, adapting standard techniques where necessary. 5. Provide information by explanation of radiological procedures, listening to the parents and/or carers requirements in order to encourage compliance with the imaging process. Be able to adapt communication for some patients/ carers who will have barriers to understanding. 6. To prioritize appropriately for efficient and effective working, to contribute to the delivery of an effective and responsive Radiology service. 7. To promote and develop all aspects of patient care, by pursuit of high professional standards, in order to provide a high quality service. 8. To demonstrate a level of specialist knowledge and competency of paediatric techniques and pathologies. 9. To maintain and improve practical and theoretical standards in paediatric radiography by ensuring ongoing and active personal CPD (continued professional development). 10. To provide specialized knowledge and practical skills to students and staff seconded to or rotating through the department in all areas of paediatric radiography. 11. To work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care. 12. Operate imaging equipment in differing and demanding environments being able to manage unpredictable workloads effectively. 13. Possess keyboard skills for use of CR system, computer software packages and data entry on Meditech system. 14. To flag radiographic abnormalities using the appropriate system of work in place e.g. the red dot system and ensure that urgent findings are communicated, and patients are directed accordingly. 15. To actively participate in the technical and patient focused aspects of the departments audit programme. 16. To be actively involved in the development and performance of quality assurance procedures and to undertake visual checks of the equipment and report any equipment malfunction to the line manager. 17. To ensure a safe working environment and reduce clinical risk by following all trust and departmental policies and procedures.

Person Specification

education and training

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• State registration with the health professions council

Experience of

• 18 months post graduate clinical experience in the NHS
• Experience of paediatrics
• Experience of student supervision and training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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