CSI Radiographer

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 October 2024

Job summary

Join our busy, dynamic CSI team at LUHFT on the Aintree site. We offer a unique opportunity for highly motivated Radiographers who wish to move into the world of or further develop their skills in CT and MR . We cover many specialist imaging services and provide the regional stroke and trauma service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated radiographer who has excellent communication skills and is committed to providing high quality patient care. We operate a 7 day /12 hour extended day out patient service and an emergency out of hours night shift. Flexibility is essential to work a range of shifts we offer, you will also need to be able to multi-task in often demanding circumstances.

Main duties of the job

Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MR and all aspects of patient care

Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records to reflect the examination performed.

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 here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

30 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-DSS-439-24-B

Job locations

Aintree

LONGMOOR LANE

LIVERPOOL

L9 7AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake the role of trauma lead in CT carrying the trauma bleep and responding to trauma calls in a timely fashion co-ordinating any other work to ensure efficient & safe workflow. Maintain effective communication with the trauma team and other colleagues.
- Be responsible for own professional development. Reflect on clinical practice and skills.
- To maintain a clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use.
- To set and promote high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care.
- Respect the individual needs and requirements of patients.
- Undertake any duties assigned by the management team commensurate with the post.
- Annually renew registration with Health Professional Council.
- monitor and report equipment faults as per departmental procedure
- Out of hours to record & report sickness/absence to Operational Manager as per departmental procedure.
- Exhibit high standards of professional behaviour at all times.
- Hold a BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
- To take responsibility for own mandatory training.
- To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology
- To actively seek training and educational opportunities.
- Maintain an individual CPD portfolio
- To be involved in the training of student radiographers as required.
- Please refer to attached Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake the role of trauma lead in CT carrying the trauma bleep and responding to trauma calls in a timely fashion co-ordinating any other work to ensure efficient & safe workflow. Maintain effective communication with the trauma team and other colleagues.
- Be responsible for own professional development. Reflect on clinical practice and skills.
- To maintain a clean, tidy and appropriately equipped rooms/areas ready for immediate use.
- To set and promote high standards of patient care, monitor, initiate and implement changes where necessary to improve care.
- Respect the individual needs and requirements of patients.
- Undertake any duties assigned by the management team commensurate with the post.
- Annually renew registration with Health Professional Council.
- monitor and report equipment faults as per departmental procedure
- Out of hours to record & report sickness/absence to Operational Manager as per departmental procedure.
- Exhibit high standards of professional behaviour at all times.
- Hold a BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
- To take responsibility for own mandatory training.
- To ensure knowledge is kept up to date in line with developments and technology
- To actively seek training and educational opportunities.
- Maintain an individual CPD portfolio
- To be involved in the training of student radiographers as required.
- Please refer to attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
HCPC Registration

Desirable

Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional lmaging

Experience

Essential

Substantial post-graduation experience
Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging

Desirable

Experience in CT & MRI scanning

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
Good organisational skills
Ability to manage own workload

Desirable

Audit

Other

Essential

Willingness to participate in the training of undergraduates
Commitment to CPD
Commitment to quality
Ability & willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the job
Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development
Ability to work flexibly and participate in all shift patterns

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)
HCPC Registration

Desirable

Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional lmaging

Experience

Essential

Substantial post-graduation experience
Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging

Desirable

Experience in CT & MRI scanning

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
Good organisational skills
Ability to manage own workload

Desirable

Audit

Other

Essential

Willingness to participate in the training of undergraduates
Commitment to CPD
Commitment to quality
Ability & willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the job
Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development
Ability to work flexibly and participate in all shift patterns

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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