Job summary LHCH are looking to recruit two highly skilled and enthusiastic Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer to join our General X-ray team. Our Radiographers participate in a rotation of shifts which include mobiles, orthopaedic theatres, pacing theatres, weekend shifts and Night shifts. When in the department our Radiographers will examine a variety of patients such as orthopaedic clinic outpatients, G.P patients and Cardiac & Thoracic outpatients. The successful candidates will have post-graduate experience within an X-ray department which will aid them in completing a band 6 development plan upon employment at LHCH. This development plan will aid growing Radiographer confidence in leadership, mentoring, managing daily workflow and data quality. Main duties of the job To be responsible for the operational delivery of a high quality, safe and efficient X-ray service. To provide supervision and training for junior Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Radiographic helpers, and Student Radiographers. To consistently demonstrate Trust values and behaviours. About us 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. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq Date posted 27 January 2025 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 410-CLIN-6962360 Job locations Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital Liverpool L14 3PE Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the lead radiographer for the modality. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working. To practice within the standards of the Health Professions Council. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care. This will include where necessary communicating with sensitivity, tact, empathy, and reassurance. The post holder must be able to remain calm and professional during extremely pressurised situations. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination. To assist in the training and supervision of radiographer helpers, assistant practitioners, entry grade, and senior radiographer practitioners. To maintain a close liaison with the lead radiographer for each of the modalities, to organise and supervise workflow in the area. Competent knowledge of anatomy Competent in Intermediate life support (BLS) Assist in safe patient transfer. The post holder will be required to support flexible working to maximise workload through the Radiology department. Involvement in planning and prioritising patient lists and workload. Post holder will act independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to their manager when necessary. To ensure previous imaging is available and to ensure all images are discharged to the appropriate place post examination. Ensure all patients are positively identified prior to examination. Consistently adhere to local rules and support others to do the same. Have a thorough knowledge of X-ray imaging and safety. To use patient monitoring systems and know how to deal with emergency situations. Authorise x-ray referrals in line with justified protocols. Perform quality assurance (QA) tests on equipment as required. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP To disseminate information from training sessions as required. Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educational activities. To act as mentor to junior staff. To participate in departmental appraisal system and appraise junior staff. Be responsible for the completion of actions identified by data quality reports & audits. Responsible for ensuring equipment QA electronic record is up to date. Management of referrals through the CRIS system Be able to hold difficult conversations with other staff members. Be able to assist others with Trust policies. Completing induction programmes with new staff. Assist the X-ray Principal Radiographer in completing daily matron audits in the department. Deputise for the X-ray Principal Radiographer at meetings. ORGANISATIONAL Ensure professional and honest time management of shifts. Responsible for monitoring own roster and having knowledge of upcoming shifts. Responsible for agreeing cover for shifts which you cannot complete. Ensure that time/owing is taken on a shift for the modality of which it was accrued. Responsible for own management of annual leave planning. Day to day organisation of staff duties i.e workloads and lunch breaks. PROFESSIONAL To actively participate in the in-service training programme within the department. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with line manager during personal development review. Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result. To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations. To record any unintended / accidental doses through LHCH incident reporting mechanism Escalate potential risks to management immediately. Be responsible for ensuring radiation protection safety including personal protective equipment and dosimetry monitoring for yourself and others within Radiology. QUALITY To comply with the Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified. Encourage junior staff to maintain compliance with mandatory training. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents. To participate in the development, review and audit of protocols etc as required. 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. To ensure that potential hazards are identified and reported to the correct authority as necessary. To participate in clinical audit as appropriate. To observe patient confidentiality at all times and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations. 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. To actively participate in the Quality Assurance requirements for the Department. Contribute to the development of the service, including participation in the modernisation agenda. Be actively involved in stock control including ordering, receipt and safe storage of consumables. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the lead radiographer for the modality. To participate in multi-disciplinary team working. To practice within the standards of the Health Professions Council. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health care professionals about all aspects of patient care. This will include where necessary communicating with sensitivity, tact, empathy, and reassurance. The post holder must be able to remain calm and professional during extremely pressurised situations. To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination. To assist in the training and supervision of radiographer helpers, assistant practitioners, entry grade, and senior radiographer practitioners. To maintain a close liaison with the lead radiographer for each of the modalities, to organise and supervise workflow in the area. Competent knowledge of anatomy Competent in Intermediate life support (BLS) Assist in safe patient transfer. The post holder will be required to support flexible working to maximise workload through the Radiology department. Involvement in planning and prioritising patient lists and workload. Post holder will act independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to their manager when necessary. To ensure previous imaging is available and to ensure all images are discharged to the appropriate place post examination. Ensure all patients are positively identified prior to examination. Consistently adhere to local rules and support others to do the same. Have a thorough knowledge of X-ray imaging and safety. To use patient monitoring systems and know how to deal with emergency situations. Authorise x-ray referrals in line with justified protocols. Perform quality assurance (QA) tests on equipment as required. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP To disseminate information from training sessions as required. Participate and contribute to the staff development programme and educational activities. To act as mentor to junior staff. To participate in departmental appraisal system and appraise junior staff. Be responsible for the completion of actions identified by data quality reports & audits. Responsible for ensuring equipment QA electronic record is up to date. Management of referrals through the CRIS system Be able to hold difficult conversations with other staff members. Be able to assist others with Trust policies. Completing induction programmes with new staff. Assist the X-ray Principal Radiographer in completing daily matron audits in the department. Deputise for the X-ray Principal Radiographer at meetings. ORGANISATIONAL Ensure professional and honest time management of shifts. Responsible for monitoring own roster and having knowledge of upcoming shifts. Responsible for agreeing cover for shifts which you cannot complete. Ensure that time/owing is taken on a shift for the modality of which it was accrued. Responsible for own management of annual leave planning. Day to day organisation of staff duties i.e workloads and lunch breaks. PROFESSIONAL To actively participate in the in-service training programme within the department. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with line manager during personal development review. Maintenance of an up-to-date CPD portfolio. Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result. To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations. To record any unintended / accidental doses through LHCH incident reporting mechanism Escalate potential risks to management immediately. Be responsible for ensuring radiation protection safety including personal protective equipment and dosimetry monitoring for yourself and others within Radiology. QUALITY To comply with the Health and Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified. Encourage junior staff to maintain compliance with mandatory training. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including reporting of all accidents and incidents. To participate in the development, review and audit of protocols etc as required. 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. To ensure that potential hazards are identified and reported to the correct authority as necessary. To participate in clinical audit as appropriate. To observe patient confidentiality at all times and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations. 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. To actively participate in the Quality Assurance requirements for the Department. Contribute to the development of the service, including participation in the modernisation agenda. Be actively involved in stock control including ordering, receipt and safe storage of consumables. Person Specification Qualifications Essential FHEQ Level 6 / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification if applicable Desirable FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11 Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)/postgraduate diploma (PgDip) 'or equivalent qualification if applicable Knowledge & Experience Essential oExperience of mentoring, coaching and supervision oEnhanced clinical reasoning skills & professional judgement oEfficiently organise/manage workloads and minimise avoidable risk Desirable Experience in organisation of QA processes Experience in Service development & evaluation methods Experience of Cardiac pacing Strong knowledge of cardiac and thoracic anatomy Skills & Abilities Essential oExtensive understanding of approaches to communication oAbility to efficiently train and develop others. Desirable Extensive understanding of CRIS system Statistical skills in audit & research Presentation skills Ability to identify if pathology is present on images Ability to confidently critique x-ray images Values & Behaviours Essential oProactively review practice to prevent discrimination. oEager to continue own development through reflective practice. oHigh standards including when under pressure. oAllow for open & honest communication. oPromote teamwork. oEncourage quality improvement. oHave an understanding of different personalities, cultures & religious beliefs. Desirable oSupport resilience and self-care through role modelling Person Specification Qualifications Essential FHEQ Level 6 / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification if applicable Desirable FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11 Postgraduate certificate (PgCert)/postgraduate diploma (PgDip) 'or equivalent qualification if applicable Knowledge & Experience Essential oExperience of mentoring, coaching and supervision oEnhanced clinical reasoning skills & professional judgement oEfficiently organise/manage workloads and minimise avoidable risk Desirable Experience in organisation of QA processes Experience in Service development & evaluation methods Experience of Cardiac pacing Strong knowledge of cardiac and thoracic anatomy Skills & Abilities Essential oExtensive understanding of approaches to communication oAbility to efficiently train and develop others. Desirable Extensive understanding of CRIS system Statistical skills in audit & research Presentation skills Ability to identify if pathology is present on images Ability to confidently critique x-ray images Values & Behaviours Essential oProactively review practice to prevent discrimination. oEager to continue own development through reflective practice. oHigh standards including when under pressure. oAllow for open & honest communication. oPromote teamwork. oEncourage quality improvement. oHave an understanding of different personalities, cultures & religious beliefs. Desirable oSupport resilience and self-care through role modelling 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Address Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital Liverpool L14 3PE Employer's website https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)