Main area: Radiology - Main Department and Theatres
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (with on-call commitments)
Job ref: 411-MED-24-6875879
Employer: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £33,706 - £40,588 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59
Nuclear Medicine/Main X-ray Rotational Radiographer
Band 6
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites. Our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at various locations. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs. We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to medical and nursing students each year. As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit. You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At Alder Hey, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Great flexible working opportunities Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme Extensive staff health and well-being programmes Job overview
Role Summary: The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality Nuclear Medicine and General Radiographic service for a variety of paediatric presentations. Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform a wide range of duties associated with diagnostic imaging, Nuclear Medicine imaging, Bone Densitometry Imaging, and Main X-ray imaging. This will include the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the acquisition and analysis of image and non-image patient data. The post holder will supervise trainees and students and will be accountable for their work. Follow departmental procedures and rotate between main x-ray (3 days per week) and Nuclear Medicine (2 days per week). Out of hours commitment for the main x-ray department. Working for our organisation
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching hospital of the University of Liverpool and has been approved as a supra-regional centre for cardiac surgery, epilepsy surgery, and major trauma. Alder Hey is one of Europe’s busiest children’s hospitals, caring for over 270,000 young people and their families every year. We serve not only the local population of children but are the tertiary referral centre for children from various regions for many sub-specialties of paediatrics. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To perform a wide range of routine and non-routine radionuclide investigations, using a gamma camera/CT scanner to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. To perform bone densitometry imaging and all plain film imaging in the main x-ray department. To undertake routine and non-routine image processing and data analysis as required. Organise patient scheduling and Radiographer workload in the absence of the Lead Radiographers. Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by means of intravenous injection, orally, or as a gas. Provide patients and parents/carers with full explanations of investigations. Liaise with scientific, medical, nursing, and support staff regarding patient investigations. Undertake procedures related to contamination with radioactive material. Participate in the department’s radiation protection and quality assurance programmes. Assist with the development and review of protocols and procedures. Conform to relevant legislation governing Nuclear Medicine Technology and Bone Densitometry. Person specification
Education and training
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers. State registration with the health professions council. Knowledge of
Practices and procedures associated with radiopharmaceuticals for routine nuclear medicine investigations. Relevant anatomy, physiology, and paediatric pathologies. Providing student supervision and training. Current issues within the NHS. Practices required to manufacture/dispense radiopharmaceuticals. Basic principles of DEXA imaging focusing on paediatrics. Experience of
Multidisciplinary team working. Relevant and current CPD. Proven interest in Nuclear Medicine. Paediatric radiography. Nuclear Medicine. DEXA imaging in paediatrics. We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please declare within the supporting information if artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in your application. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 6
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites. Our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients’ homes by holding local clinics at various locations. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs. We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We’re also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to medical and nursing students each year. As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit. You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At Alder Hey, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Great flexible working opportunities Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme Generous annual leave and pension scheme Extensive staff health and well-being programmes Job overview
Role Summary: The duties and responsibilities of the post holder will include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality Nuclear Medicine and General Radiographic service for a variety of paediatric presentations. Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform a wide range of duties associated with diagnostic imaging, Nuclear Medicine imaging, Bone Densitometry Imaging, and Main X-ray imaging. This will include the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the acquisition and analysis of image and non-image patient data. The post holder will supervise trainees and students and will be accountable for their work. Follow departmental procedures and rotate between main x-ray (3 days per week) and Nuclear Medicine (2 days per week). Out of hours commitment for the main x-ray department. Working for our organisation
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a major teaching hospital of the University of Liverpool and has been approved as a supra-regional centre for cardiac surgery, epilepsy surgery, and major trauma. Alder Hey is one of Europe’s busiest children’s hospitals, caring for over 270,000 young people and their families every year. We serve not only the local population of children but are the tertiary referral centre for children from various regions for many sub-specialties of paediatrics. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To perform a wide range of routine and non-routine radionuclide investigations, using a gamma camera/CT scanner to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. To perform bone densitometry imaging and all plain film imaging in the main x-ray department. To undertake routine and non-routine image processing and data analysis as required. Organise patient scheduling and Radiographer workload in the absence of the Lead Radiographers. Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by means of intravenous injection, orally, or as a gas. Provide patients and parents/carers with full explanations of investigations. Liaise with scientific, medical, nursing, and support staff regarding patient investigations. Undertake procedures related to contamination with radioactive material. Participate in the department’s radiation protection and quality assurance programmes. Assist with the development and review of protocols and procedures. Conform to relevant legislation governing Nuclear Medicine Technology and Bone Densitometry. Person specification
Education and training
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers. State registration with the health professions council. Knowledge of
Practices and procedures associated with radiopharmaceuticals for routine nuclear medicine investigations. Relevant anatomy, physiology, and paediatric pathologies. Providing student supervision and training. Current issues within the NHS. Practices required to manufacture/dispense radiopharmaceuticals. Basic principles of DEXA imaging focusing on paediatrics. Experience of
Multidisciplinary team working. Relevant and current CPD. Proven interest in Nuclear Medicine. Paediatric radiography. Nuclear Medicine. DEXA imaging in paediatrics. We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please declare within the supporting information if artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in your application. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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