Diagnostic Radiographer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Whitehaven; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27–33 days

Flexible working

NHS Pension scheme

Preceptorship for new-to-registration

Counselling service (Vivup)

Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a radiographer for a 37.5-hour post in the radiology department spanning West Cumbria, including theatres, dental, fluoroscopy and CT. You will justify, authorise and perform radiographic examinations from GP and dentist referrals, and mentor students and junior staff.

The post offers 24/7 department cover, a supportive learning environment, and opportunities for professional development within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Degree in radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Experience in plain film, fluoroscopy and emergency radiography.

Responsibilities

• Provide general radiography across West Cumbria, including theatres, dental, fluoroscopy and CT.
• Justify, authorise and perform radiographic examinations independently, from referrals including GPs and dentists.
• Provide 24/7 department cover.
• Mentor student radiographers, assistant practitioners and newly qualified radiographers.
• Undertake quality assurance as required.

Education

Degree in radiography or equivalent

Tools

RIS / PACS knowledge

CT / angiography experience

Job description

This 37.5-hour post sits in the radiology department of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, covering general, theatre, emergency and fluoroscopic imaging. The radiographer justifies, authorises and performs examinations for referrals from GPs and dentists, and mentors students, assistant practitioners and newly qualified staff. Cover runs every day of the year, with rotation through CT and the Community Diagnostic Centre. A degree and HCPC registration are required, and the post suits newly qualified and experienced radiographers, plus students due to qualify.

What the job involves

• Provide general radiography across West Cumbria, including theatres, dental, fluoroscopy and CT
• Justify, authorise and perform radiographic examinations independently, from referrals including GPs and dentists
• Provide 24/7 department cover
• Provide emergency radiography and fluoroscopic services within the 24-hour radiology team
• Rotate through CT and the Community Diagnostic Centre
• Mentor student radiographers, assistant practitioners and newly qualified radiographers
• Undertake quality assurance as required

Qualifications

• Degree in radiography or equivalent, such as BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Plain film, fluoroscopic and emergency radiography

Skills & knowledge

• Patient care, recognising deteriorating health and first-level life support
• Infection control and radiation protection
• Moving and handling techniques, including for non-independently mobile patients with multiple injuries
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to teach and mentor

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

Other

• Ability to use initiative and prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Compassionate, dignified care
• Confident, meticulous and calm
• Empathic and willing to accept responsibility
• Flexible approach to working patterns, including working across the Trust and travelling to community sites

Nice to have

• CT and angiography experience
• RIS / PACS knowledge
• Pathology recognition
• Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures
• Medicines management
• Enthusiasm for further learning
• Willing to live within 30 minutes' travelling time
• Driving licence

What’s offered

• 27-day holiday rising to 33 days after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Twelve-month preceptorship for new-to-registration staff
• Vivup free, confidential counselling and information service
• NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work, subject to eligibility
• Development opportunities, subject to eligibility
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible posts