CT/MRI Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has recently merged with Aintree University Hospital to form the exciting new Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is looking to expand its current complement of band 6 Radiographers. We are a friendly and hard-working department and are keen to recruit like-minded individuals. This is an exciting time for our department, and we believe this is a great opportunity to join our team ahead of future developments in our service

In addition to the merger, we have recently moved into a brand-new hospital with state-of-the-art equipment.

We are a multi-faceted department, offering a rotation through Computerised Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. We operate a CT and MRI shift pattern involving evenings, weekends and overnight CT duties, whilst maintaining the opportunity to enhance earnings through overtime.

Our Imaging department comprises of 4 new Siemens CT scanners that perform a diverse number of examinations on a weekly basis e.g. CT guided ablations, cardiac scans and colonography examinations. Additionally, we have 2 onsite 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanners and a 3T Siemens Vida as well as the exciting opportunity for training and rotation on a state of the art 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanner located at Broadgreen hospital. The Radiology department covers a wide spectrum of imaging examinations including Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac, Pancreatic, Vascular and Renal Transplant.

MRI experience desirable for this post.

Main duties of the job

Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MRI and all aspects of patient care associated with this.

To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard.

Support Area Leads and take responsibility for the general department in their absence.

Assist with & support development of Band 5 Radiographers ensuring compliance with department protocols and procedures.

Take part in QA, Student Assessment and Audit/Research.

Post process image data and ensure a high quality of diagnostic information has been attained.

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

Ensuring the safe administration of ‘Intravenous Contrast’ using contrast injection pumps which has patient safety implications.

Ensure that the code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in the Local Rules, is observed at all times, and report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the Radiation Protection Supervisor.