Theatre and Orthopaedic Link Radiographer

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., 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.

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

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.