Senior Radiographer (IR/C.Lab inc.) | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare trust in the UK is looking for a dedicated radiographer specializing in IR/Cath Lab. You will work across multiple sites, engaging with teams and contributing to the 24/7 service delivery. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and the ability to support training and development initiatives. This position requires participation in an on-call rota along with the plain imaging service.

Qualifications

• Specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab.
• Willing to participate in OOH service.
• Experience in training and development responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work within IR/Cath Lab and provide portable service.
• Act as senior coordinator for plain imaging service.
• Train and develop radiographic staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with teams

CPD experience

Training and development responsibilities

Education

Qualified radiographer

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a 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 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, and 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 to partake in the IR on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Work within IR/CL, with some rotation through ED, MSK clinics, GP clinics IP/OPs, theatres, dental and provide a 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 demand and facilitate changes to improve the service.
• Report to the Principal Radiographers for Plain Imaging and IR/CL and liaise with them regularly, escalating issues and problems and devising and implementing solutions.
• Maintain excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the service meets varying demands.
• Responsible for the training and development of radiographic staff and contributing to their CPD.
• Participate in the QA programme for the plain imaging service.
• Contribute to the 24/7 service delivery of plain imaging, IR and CL and participate in IR on-call rota.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified radiographer with a specialist interest in IR/Cath Lab.
• Able to cover both plain imaging and IR/C.Lab; willing to participate in OOH service.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders internal and external; able to engage with a broad range of teams, disciplines and staff.
• Experience in CPD, training and development responsibilities; willingness to contribute to QSI accreditation processes.

Department and Facilities

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.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula with access to the major cities via excellent transport links and a vibrant local area. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff and serving a population of approximately 400,000 people.

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

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025