About this role
Job summary
The postholder will also play a pivotal role in strengthening the interface between Orthopaedics and Imaging services, with a particular focus on plain film and theatre imaging. This role will actively support and promote effective multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, ensuring that imaging services contribute optimally to patient pathways and clinical decision-making.
A key responsibility will be to support the delivery and maintenance of high standards of imaging practice, including image quality, consistency, and clinical relevance. Historically, Orthopaedic imaging has evolved to include auto-reporting with clinical evaluation documented directly into patient records. However, structured feedback on image quality and technical factors is not consistently communicated back to the Imaging Department.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated projectional radiographer who strives to provide radiographic images of the highest quality. They will enjoy working with students and will actively share knowledge and skills with others
Main duties of the job
Coordinate daily radiology service provision across theatres and endoscopy based on demand and theatre schedules.
Allocate and prioritise radiology resources to ensure timely imaging for surgical procedures.
Attend, or ensure representation at, the daily trauma meeting and communicate outcomes to relevant radiology staff.
Maintain oversight of theatre activity and adapt plans dynamically in response to changes in workload.
Act as the primary point of contact between theatres, endoscopy and the radiology department via designated bleep systems.
Establish daily communication with theatre coordinators following trauma meetings to agree operational plans.
Provide clear, timely updates regarding radiographer availability, delays, or service constraints.
Facilitate efficient patient flow by ensuring imaging is delivered without unnecessary delay.
Monitor and respond to theatre demands, prioritising urgent and trauma cases appropriately.
Work collaboratively with theatre and radiology teams to optimise utilisation of imaging services.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).
The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff.
An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To maintain professional standards in accordance with Society of Radiographers policies andprofessional code of conduct.2. To adhere to Departmental and Trust policies and ensure others do so.3. Attend all Mandatory training as directed by the Trust.4. Report incidents where procedures fail or do not have the intended effect.5. To work in accordance with:-The IRR 17 and IR(ME)R 18 regulations, ALARA, Health & Safety Regulations andDepartmental and Trust Policies and Procedures6. To provide evidence of continuing professional development, to identify training needs and to develop skills including organisation and supervisory skills and techniques.7. To maintain HPC registration.8. To use independently after training the Trust PACS (Picture Archive Communication System)and department CR (Computerised Radiography) System recording accurate details of faults/issues and reporting fault/issues to senior staff.9. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, and maintain an awareness of patient led service issues.10. Maintain a professional/personal portfolio.11. Adhere to Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.12. Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance.13. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staff are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices protocols or advice.14. To perform duties in a caring and professional manner.15. To perform all imaging techniques for which adequate training has been given as required including Theatre and Portable, AE, Barium, Dental, General and Specialist Radiography.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography. HCPC registration Minimum of 2 years experience
Skills Essential
Good communication skills. Computer literate.
Desirable
Ability to solve problems & make decisions under pressure
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of leadership skills
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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Leighton Hopital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)