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Job requirements
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Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education
BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Education
Level 7 specialist qualifications or extensive equivalent experience
- Education
Management training/supervisory experience of a group of staff
- Experience
Significant experience in a CT/MRI department in a senior role
- Experience
Evidence of further professional development/expanded roles/quality management
- Experience
Experience of resource management and able to manage resources effectively
- Experience
First line management experience of a group of staff
- Experience
Experience of governance, incident reporting and risk management
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education
Management qualification
- Education
Good Clinical Practice Certificate
- Experience
Paediatric Experience
- Experience
Evidence of research/audit
Job overview
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced radiographer to lead the cross-sectional team for the Radiology Department at Alder Hey.
We are looking for a knowledgeable, and experienced radiographer with a passion and interest paediatrics, who will embrace the opportunity to manage their own team and to lead and develop the CSI service at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
We have 2 Philips Ingenia MRI scanners - including a 3T intra-operative system, 1 GE 3T Signa Premier research MRI scanner & 1 Philips 5300 CT scanner and are currently in the process of installing the first Philips 7300 CT scanner in a designated paediatric centre.
We perform a wide range of examinations including advanced cardiac and neuro imaging, with the service provided over 24 hours, 7 days per week. You will play an essential role in Alder Hey achieving QSI accreditation and ensuring high standards of imaging and patient care.
Main duties of the job
To lead and develop the CSI service ensuring the service meets Radiology, Trust and National standards; bringing innovative solutions and providing excellent patient care. To lead a service in conjunction with deputy CSI lead to provide a seamless and efficient service for all Cross-Sectional Imaging.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the management and delivery of a comprehensive and effective CSI imaging service.
To manage within the CSI service, the staff, personal development, PDR’s, and act as first line manager for sickness/absence, capability, disciplinary and professional issues.
To provide professional support for staff and to develop plans to improve patient care within current professional and legal standards, local and national policies.
To monitor the effectiveness of departmental protocols and procedures utilising audit/research to initiate and implement new protocols and procedures
Facilitate the training and development of radiographers, student radiographers, and imaging department assistants in conjunction with the Radiology Practice Education Facilitator (PEF).
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Lead CSI Radiographer with Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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