Job summary
Are you a caring and compassionate Radiographer looking for a fresh or new opportunity? Or are you a Radiography student due to qualify in 2023?
We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for permanent full-time band 5 Radiographers within the plain film Radiology department based at theNew Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Liverpool is a vibrant City within easy access to many areas of outstanding natural beauty and providing access to a host of recreational activities. The cultural heritage of the city is well documented - but musically, theatrically and architecturally Liverpool is a "gem" of the north. There is an exciting mix of both modern and historic architecture which makes for a great living experience. There is a wide choice of accommodation within a 30 minute drive from the hospital.
Our service provides imaging for several speciality services including: Limb recon, Orthopaedic theatres, AED, Gastroenterology, Colorectal, HPB, Cardiology and more.
You will gain experience in all aspects of general Radiography and will be required to work on a rotational shift basis, which includes days, nights and weekends. We also provide rotation to our satellite sites based within the community centres and Liverpool Dental Hospital.
Applicants must have current HCPC registration and have recent clinical experience in an NHS environment or be a student Radiographer undertaking clinical experience in an NHS setting.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Liverpool University site consists of 2 Radiology departments, our A&E Department has 2 DR rooms and a DR OPG unit, providing cover for the Emergency department and surrounding wards. The Main x-ray department comprises of 3 DR rooms, 1 Fluoroscopy room and Theatre and mobiles, where you will provide outpatient and inpatient services, open access GP care and a wide variety of specialised and interesting theatre cases.You will also rotate through 4 Satellite Sites:1) Dental Hospital, were you will provide an array of assorted imaging including cone beam CT, Special care and children.
2) Broadgreen Hospital site covering a variety of diverse theatre services including limb reconstruction, Pain management, and also a variety of fluoroscopy procedures.
3&4) York Centre and South Liverpool Treatment Centre Community sitesThere is an expectation that you will be prepared to work flexibly to fit in with service needs this will include "on call", night shifts, evening shifts and weekend working.
All new staff are supported with a structured training and development programme supported by mentors which we run in conjunction with the Hospital preceptorship programme. We also have a dedicated team of reporting radiographers in plain film imaging and there is the opportunity to become part of the QA team, infection control and participate in clinical audits.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
1. Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Superintendent Radiographer in each section.2. Participate in the radiographic rotation.3. To participate in departmental planned out of hours working and the radiographic on-call rota.4. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.5. To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.6. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all healthcare professionals about all aspects of patient care.7. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.8. Assist in training of student radiographers and assistant practitioners.
RADIATION PROTECTION
1. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.2. To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising radiation regulations.3. To comply with IR(ME)R 2000 & IRR99.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
1. All employees have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and to co-operate with the Trust in meeting its statutory requirements.2. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents.3. Monitor the condition of equipment within the Radiology area advising of any defects in equipment or systems thus providing an early warning for potential hazards.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. To actively participate in the in-service training programme within the department.2. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisal sessions.3. To disseminate information from training sessions as required.4. Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educational activities.5. Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
The full Job description is also attached for your reference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
1. Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Superintendent Radiographer in each section.2. Participate in the radiographic rotation.3. To participate in departmental planned out of hours working and the radiographic on-call rota.4. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.5. To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.6. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all healthcare professionals about all aspects of patient care.7. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.8. Assist in training of student radiographers and assistant practitioners.
RADIATION PROTECTION
1. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.2. To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising radiation regulations.3. To comply with IR(ME)R 2000 & IRR99.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
1. All employees have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or to others and to co-operate with the Trust in meeting its statutory requirements.2. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents.3. Monitor the condition of equipment within the Radiology area advising of any defects in equipment or systems thus providing an early warning for potential hazards.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
1. To actively participate in the in-service training programme within the department.2. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisal sessions.3. To disseminate information from training sessions as required.4. Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educational activities.5. Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
The full Job description is also attached for your reference.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
Desirable
- Ability to meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR or Degree in Radiography
Experience
Essential
- IT skills. Word processing, E.Mail and spread sheets
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
Desirable
- Ability to meet deadlines
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
