Senior Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.)

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Radiographer to join the IR/Cath Lab team across Arrowe Park Hospital and related sites. The role involves covering IR/C.Lab and plain imaging, with on-call 24/7 rota or Mon-Fri hours, and opportunities to contribute to QA and CPD.

The successful radiographer will lead on-call IR/CL duties, support and develop junior staff, participate in 24/7 service delivery, and help drive service improvements within a busy radiology

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent.
• HCPC Registered.
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach.
• Minimum of 18 months experience post qualification as a band 5 or above.
• Experience of supporting and teaching junior staff and undergraduate student radiographers.
• Experience of taking the lead role and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work within IR/CL and rotate through ED, MSK clinics, GP clinics IP/OP’s, theatres, dentals and provide portable service to wards and critical care departments.
• When working within plain film, act as senior and as a co-ordinator to ensure effective and efficient running of the service to meet the demand and be responsible for facilitating any changes to improve the service.
• You will report to the Principal Radiographer’s for Plain Imaging and IR/CL and liaise with them on a regular basis, escalating any issues and problems, and devising and implementing solutions.
• You need to have excellent communication with stakeholders both internal and external to ensure the service meets the varying demands.
• You will be responsible for the training and development of the radiographic staff and contributing to their CPD.
• You will participate in the QA programme for the plain imaging service.

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent

Job description

Main area Senior Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.) Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: to work as part of a 24/7 rota with on-call commitments or to work Mon-Fri 8:30-5 with on-call commitments Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (to work as part of a 24/7 rota with on-call commitments OR to work Mon-Fri 8:30-5 with on-call commitments) Job ref 408-26-716

Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Birkenhead Salary £39,959 - £48,117 on-call payments Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit dedicated radiographer to work within the plain imaging department across all WUTH sites (Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge, St Catherine’s and Victoria Central Hospitals). This staff member will have a specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab and will be trained to cover both areas and participate in the OOH service for both plain imaging and IR/C.Lab

We are seeking a dynamic individual who has the ability to successfully engage with a broad range of teams, disciplines and staff. We actively encourage our band 6 Radiographers to engage with extra responsibilities e.g. RPS, H+S links, safeguarding and QSI champions.

The Trust has a wide variety of services including Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Women’s and Children’s, medicine and cancer services.

As a department we support CPD, advance practice and training and development of our Radiographers, we are also embarking on QSI accreditation.

Successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the 24/7 service delivery of both plain film, IR and CL and part-take in the IR on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidate for our band 6 IR/CL role will work within IR /CL, with some rotation through ED, MSK clinics, GP clinics IP/OP’s, theatres, dentals and provide and portable service to wards and critical care departments.

When working within plain film, you will act as senior and as a co-ordinator to ensure effective and efficient running of the service to meet the demand and be responsible for facilitating any changes to improve the service.

You will report to the Principal Radiographer’s for Plain Imaging and IR/CL and liaise with them on a regular basis, escalating any issues and problems, and devising and implementing solutions.

You need to have excellent communication with stakeholders both internal and external to ensure the service meets the varying demands.

You will be responsible for the training and development of the radiographic staff and contributing to their CPD.

You will participate in the QA programme for the plain imaging service.

At APH we have 1 IR suite and 1 Cath Lab, 5 DR rooms including whole spine leg length limb examinations, 1 CR room, 1 dental suite, 3 mobile II’s, 1 fluoro room and 6 DR mobile machines.

You will be incorporated into the IR on call service running 24/7.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

Wirral itself is situated in the middle of Liverpool and Wales, with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities. Staff enjoy the ability to be in the vibrant city of Liverpool in less than 30minutes, whilst able to, where wanted, live in one of the quiet villages of Wirral.

Wirral boasts some of the best schools in the country, still having local grammar school options. With plenty of beaches and countryside on the doorstep there is something for all the family. With Liverpool being so close by and commutable there is also the option for city living.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.) position available at WUTH

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR Equivalent
• HCPC Registered
• Ability to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach
• Minimum of 18 months experience post qualification as a band 5 or above
• Experience of supporting and teaching junior staff and undergraduate student radiographers
• Experience of taking the lead role and ability to work under pressure

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jennifer Hough Job title X-Ray Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01514827929 Additional information

IR Lead - Sarah Bellis - [e-mail]