Radiographer - Radiology - UK Residents Only

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Un hôpital basé à Barrow-in-Furness recherche un Radiographe pour intégrer une équipe accueillante. Le candidat idéal effectuera divers examens d'imagerie, y compris des radiographies et des procédures en salle. Ce poste offre la possibilité de travailler dans un environnement moderne avec un soutien pour le développement professionnel continu.

Qualifications

• Licence professionnelle appropriée requise au Royaume-Uni.
• Expérience dans une large gamme de techniques radiographiques.
• Capacité à s'adapter aux besoins du service.

Responsibilities

• Responsable de toutes les facettes de leur travail clinique.
• Évaluer les besoins physiques et émotionnels du patient.
• Assurer que les patients comprennent les examens et obtenir leur consentement.

Skills

Effective communicator

Flexibility

Education

DCR or BSc Radiography

Final year radiography student

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) Job ref 331-B15500425-A

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow-in-Furness Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/06/2025 23:59

Radiographer - Radiology - UK Residents Only

NHS AfC: Band 5

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

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 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 of 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.