Job summary
- Main area
- radiographers
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 410-DTC-8227467
- Employer
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- LHCH
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
X-ray Lead Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
THIS POST IS RINGFENCED FOR UHLG EMPLOYEES ONLY
To provide managerial and clinical leadership to the X-ray team providing care to patients in the X-ray setting ensuring high quality service delivery
To provide specialist clinical knowledge to the X-ray service using the skills and techniques gained through your practice.
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the radiographic service in the X-ray department, Pacing, orthopaedic theatre and mobile X-rays. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and participate in the provision of the radiographic out of hours service.
Main duties of the job
Managing the LHCH X-ray team.
Service delivery in X-ray
Supporting a high standard of training across modalities
Managing equipment maintenance
Day to day management of service
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the X-ray department, Pacing, orthopaedic theatre and mobile x-rays to ensure service standardisation within the 24/7 day service.
2. To take the radiographic lead in the multi-disciplinary environment for service improvement.
3. To act as the radiographic clinical expert in their relevant field.
4. To communicate closely with lead clinicians thus contributing to the effective running of the service.
5. To be responsible for the monitoring and ordering where appropriate of radiology consumables within the x-ray department.
6. Liaise with representatives to evaluate new products.
7. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.
8. To participate in the rotation through clinical duties and undertake out of hours duties as required.
9. Maintain a team of radiographers to a level of competency where they can operate the various areas smoothly in times of the post holder’s absence and are able to provide a first class service.
10. To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.
11. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care.
12. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.
13. Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers, assistant practitioners and Radiographers.
RADIATION PROTECTION
1. To act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for their clinical area.
2. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP) consistent with a diagnostic result.
3. To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations.
4. Attendance at radiation protection meetings
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
1. To comply with the Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified.
2. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents.
3. To co-ordinate the service maintenance visits for the equipment
4. To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment records and reporting of all x-ray equipment faults and call out engineers as required.
5. 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.
6. To ensure that potential hazards are identified and reported to the correct authority as necessary.
7. To participate in clinical audit as appropriate.
8. To attend clinical governance meetings as required
9. First line of investigation of complaints.
10. To observe patient confidentiality at all times and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations.
11. All employees of the Trust are required to carry out their duties with due regard to the fair access policy and respect the culture beliefs and customs held by clients and staff.
12. To take a lead in the Quality Assurance requirements for the Department.
PLANNING
1. To be involved in the planning/design of appropriate areas within the department.
2. To be involved in the evaluation and selection of relevant equipment for their area.
3. To be involved in Departmental Business Planning
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
1. To be responsible for the training and development of radiographers in their clinical area.
2. To be responsible for the training of radiography helpers to ensure they have the required skills to complete their daily duties.
3. To participate in the recruitment and selection of radiographic staff.
4. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and managers during staff appraisal sessions.
5. To disseminate information from training sessions as required.
6. Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educational activities.
7. To act as mentor to junior staff.
8. Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
9. To participate in departmental appraisal system and appraise junior staff
This job description is intended as a general guide to the scope of duties and may be subject to consultation or revision as service needs required.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience of mentoring, coaching and supervision
- • Enhanced clinical reasoning skills & professional judgement
- • Efficiently organise/manage workloads and minimise avoidable risk
- • Experience of X-ray imaging equipment
- • Experience of cardiac interventional procedures
- • Previous management of a team.
- • Knowledge of managing attendance
- • Previous experience of having difficult conversations
- • Knowledge of employment law & HR procedures.
Desirable criteria
- • Experience in organisation of QA processes
- • Experience in Service development & evaluation methods
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FHEQ Level 6 / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification if applicable
Desirable criteria
- Qualification level ● FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11
- ● Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)/postgraduate diploma (PgDip) ‘or equivalent qualification if applicable
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Extensive understanding of approaches to communication
- • Ability to efficiently train and develop others
Desirable criteria
- • Extensive understanding of CRIS system
- • Statistical skills in audit & research
- • Presentation skills
values
Essential criteria
- • Proactively review practice to prevent discrimination.
- • Eager to continue own development through reflective practice.
- • High standards including when under pressure.
- • Allow for open & honest communication.
- • Promote teamwork.
- • Encourage quality improvement.
- • Have an understanding of different personalities, cultures & religious beliefs
Desirable criteria
- • Support resilience and self-care through role modelling
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Denise Golder
- Job title
- Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01516001616
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