Radiographer - Radiology - UK Residents Only

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Radiographer to join its team at Furness General Hospital. The role involves carrying out a variety of imaging examinations while providing high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a background in radiography, with opportunities for further professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Professionally accountable for clinical work.
• Ability to adapt protocols according to patient needs.
• Experience in a variety of imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake various imaging examinations efficiently.
• Assess patient conditions and adjust techniques.
• Ensure informed consent from patients.

Skills

Radiographic technique

Patient communication

Data input accuracy

Education

Degree in Radiography

Job description

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.

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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Thompson Job title: Deputy Head of Department Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01229 491033