About this role
Job summary
As a Band 7 Fluoroscopy/GI Enhanced Radiographer at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, you'll join a dynamic, forward-thinking imaging service at the heart of a state-of-the-art acute teaching hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously across Fluoroscopy, CT Colonography (CTC) and support the highly specialised Pelvic Floor Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), playing a key role in improving patient pathways and shaping modern GI services.
In this enhanced practice role, you will independently perform and interpret complex GI/GU examinations, contribute to pelvic floor functional imaging, and support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for patients with complex gastrointestinal and urogenital conditions. You will work alongside expert radiographers, advanced practitioners, radiologists and broader MDT colleagues, helping to advance imaging excellence across the Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated radiographer to develop specialist GI/Fluoro expertise, influence service development, participate in research and audit programmes, and contribute to the education of trainees and colleagues. If you are driven, patient-focused, and eager to lead in a rapidly growing sub-specialty, we would love you to join our team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day fluoroscopy service, together with participation in the provision of services and G.I. radiographic reporting. The Directorate is required to provide protected reporting time. The post holder will also participate in the radiographic led barium enema sessional roster. It is also understood that there may be a requirement to participate in a flexible working hours system.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Responsible for the day to day management of the fluoroscopy services, RLH site and to ensure service standardisation within the 7/24 hour service.
Performance of a dedicated radiographic led barium enema sessions
Participation in a roster for performing and reporting of G.I. cases and to work to departmental protocol.
To act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for their clinical area
Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) consistent with diagnostic result.
To be involved in the planning/design of appropriate areas within the department.
To be involved in the evaluation and selection of relevant equipment for their area
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
DCR or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography Post registration qualification in specialist area
Desirable
NCTCA Module A
Experience Essential
Demonstrable post registration experience in radiography Supervision of radiographic staff
Desirable
Management experience Audit
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written skills Ability to prioritise Ability to manage change Ability to train/mentor staff Ability to meet deadlines
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 University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Liverpool Hospital
Prescot Stree
Liverpool
L7 8XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)