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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Full-time 37.5 hours/week

Opportunities across general radiology

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Whitehaven is recruiting a radiographer to join a 24/7 diagnostic imaging service at West Cumberland Hospital. You will perform general radiography, emergency imaging, theatre imaging and fluoroscopy, with rotations through CT and the CDC.

The post is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced radiographers, offering a permanent, full-time 37.5-hour week within an established NHS team.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Knowledge of radiographic techniques and imaging procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general diagnostic radiographic examinations.
• Provide imaging services for emergency department patients.
• Undertake radiographic procedures in operating theatres.
• Perform fluoroscopic examinations.
• Participate in CT department rotations.
• Support imaging services at the Community Diagnostic Centre.
• Ensure diagnostic images meet clinical and quality standards.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity and confidentiality.
• Work collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians and other professionals.
• Participate in shift rotations to maintain 24/7 radiology services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-care skills

Shift-work flexibility

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location: West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Salary: Advertised at around £32,073–£39,043 per year (Band 5).

Employment type: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week).

Work arrangement: In person, with rotating shifts covering days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Overview of the advertised job

Join the radiology team at West Cumberland Hospital to provide diagnostic imaging services across a 24-hour, 365-day service.

Perform general radiography, emergency imaging, theatre imaging and fluoroscopic procedures.

Rotate through Computed Tomography (CT) and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

The vacancy is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced diagnostic radiographers.

Responsibilities

• Perform general diagnostic radiographic examinations.


• Provide imaging services for emergency department patients.


• Undertake radiographic procedures in operating theatres.


• Perform fluoroscopic examinations.


• Participate in CT department rotations.


• Support imaging services at the Community Diagnostic Centre.


• Ensure diagnostic images meet required clinical and quality standards.


• Maintain patient safety, dignity and confidentiality during examinations.


• Work collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals.


• Participate in shift rotations to maintain continuous radiology services.

Requirements

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or an equivalent qualification.


• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).


• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures and radiographic techniques.


• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.


• Good communication and patient-care skills.


• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.


• Applications are welcome from newly qualified and experienced radiographers.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 5 salary of £32,073–£39,043 annually.


• Permanent employment opportunity.


• Full-time working arrangement of 37.5 hours per week.


• Opportunities to develop experience across general radiography, CT and fluoroscopy.


• Professional development through exposure to different diagnostic imaging services.


• Opportunity to work within an established NHS radiology team.