Senior Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a dedicated Band 6 Senior Radiographer to work within the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, primarily at Aintree University Hospital. The successful candidate will independently produce high-quality diagnostic radiographic images with minimal radiation dose, while maintaining excellent patient care standards. Key responsibilities include supervising and supporting a team of radiographers and students, participating in the community shift rota, and ensuring adherence to departmental protocols and radiation safety. The role involves clinical decision-making, communication with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to audit and research.
Essential criteria
- BSc or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Understanding of Radiology Information system
- Understanding of Picture Archive Computerised System
- Demonstrable post-graduation experience an element of which in an acute hospital
- Staff supervision
- Participated in emergency single handed out of hours duties
- Communication and interpersonal
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Organisational skills
- Schedule own workload and run an x-ray room
- Participated in red dot scheme to identify small abnormalities in static images, advise medical staff appropriately
- Other
- Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development
- BSc or Degree in Radiography
- HCPC registration
- Understanding of Radiology Information system
- Understanding of Picture Archive Computerised System
- Demonstrable post-graduation experience an element of which in an acute hospital
- Staff supervision
- Participated in emergency single handed out of hours duties
- Communication and interpersonal
- Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team
- Organisational skills
- Schedule own workload and run an x-ray room
- Participated in red dot scheme to identify small abnormalities in static images, advise medical staff appropriately
- Other
- Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
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Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated, skilled Band 6 Radiographer to work within our team at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Aintree University Hospital and the North Liverpool Community sites (St Chads, Litherland town hall and Kenilworth Road).
The successful candidate willwork independently producing radiographic images of the highest diagnostic quality with the minimum radiation dose to patients and staff whilst maintaining excellent standards to patient care.
You will be capable of supervising and supporting a team of radiographers, imaging assistants, student radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographer apprentices offering advice and supervision to less experienced staff.
Participation in the community shift rota is essential.
Main duties of the job
General first line supervision of radiographic work within the Radiology Department.
Tuition of the Radiographic students in Radiographic imaging and Interpretation.
Supervision and coordination of the clinical team, performing imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard.
Support the Band 7 Lead Radiographers for taking responsibility for the day to day activity within the x-ray department.
Assist with & support development of Band 5 Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners ensuring compliance with department protocols and procedu
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