Radiographer - Radiology - Non UK Residents Only

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join their team. The role involves various imaging techniques, assessing patient needs, and ensuring accurate data input. A registered radiographer with professional qualifications is required. Experience with MR, CT, US, and SPECT imaging is desirable. The Trust offers opportunities for professional development and operates from multiple locations in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to work with various imaging techniques.
• Ability to assess patient needs and adjust techniques accordingly.
• Must provide informed consent to patients.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for all aspects of professional and clinical work.
• Assess patient needs and adapt techniques accordingly.
• Input data accurately into the Radiology Information System.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability to imaging procedures

Commitment to CPD

Education

Registered radiographer with appropriate professional qualifications

Tools

MR imaging equipment

CT imaging equipment

US imaging equipment

SPECT imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is open to Non UK Residents Only. For UK applicants, please apply on the 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 Phillips DR room as well as 2 Phillips 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and requirements

• Registered radiographer with appropriate professional qualifications.
• Ability to work in a team and to adapt to a varied range of imaging procedures (plain film, dental, fluoroscopy, mobile and theatre examinations).
• Experience or willingness to work with MR, CT, US and SPECT imaging equipment is desirable.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development.

About the Trust and facilities

Furness General Hospital is on the doorstep to the Lake District, set in remarkable surroundings, facilitating outdoor activities. The Trust operates from Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, plus community premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. The three main hospitals provide a range of services including ED, critical care, diagnostics, therapies and day case/inpatient surgery, with local outreach services and diagnostics 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 help people remain independent, improve their health and manage conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Application information

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/

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025