Radiographer - Radiology

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Barrow-in-Furness seeks an enthusiastic Radiographer to join their Radiology team. Responsibilities include conducting a variety of examinations while ensuring patient care and data accuracy. Candidates must hold a DCR or BSc in Radiography, with applications from final year students welcomed. The estimated salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques.
• DCR or BSc Radiography HPC Registration required.
• Final year students are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work.
• Assess the needs of the patient and adjust techniques accordingly.
• Input data accurately into the Radiology Information System.

Skills

Effective communicator

Flexibility to meet service needs

Education

DCR or BSc Radiography

HPC Registration OR final year radiography student

Evidence of CPD

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Radiographer - Radiology

The closing date is 30 September 2025

This post is open to UK Residents Only. For international applicants, please apply on the Non-UK Residents vacancy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team, to undertake a variety of plain film, dental, fluoroscopy, mobile and theatre examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.

Working within the Radiology department at FGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with a Siemens DR room and a Philips DR room as well as 2 Philips DR mobiles, two GE image intensifiers and a brand new GE fluoroscopy suite.

The department carries out a full range of investigations, including MR, CT, US and SPECT Imaging. PACS was installed in April 2007 and updated in 2017.

Applications from final year students would also be welcome.

This is a progressive directorate that supports CPD and role development.

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work. To assess the physical, mental emotional or spiritual needs of the patient, and adjust technique accordingly. Must be able to adapt protocols, procedures and techniques according to the patient's clinical condition. To ensure patients understand what examination they are having and gain valid informed consent. This must include patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating (deaf, blind etc). To input data accurately into the Radiology Information System. To ensure the information held on the hospital Information system is correct and amend as required. Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner.

To provide a written comment on the appearances seen on an x-ray, as an aid to the requesting casualty officer- not to be responsible for diagnosis.

About us

Furness General Hospital is on the doorstep to the Lake District, the Trust is set in some of the most remarkable surroundings in the UK, facilitating an abundance of outdoor activities. There are many OFSTED "Good" and "Outstanding" Primary and Secondary schools near by.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full ED's, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• DCR or BSc Radiography HPC Registration OR final year radiography student
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Effective communicator, verbally and written
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum