Radiographer - UK residents

NHS; Kendal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal is seeking a Radiographer (NHS AfC Band 5) to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. The post is full-time (37.5 hours) across a 7-day rota, including late shifts up to 10pm and weekends, with no overnight work.

The department features general X-ray rooms, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and a DEXA scanner, plus a Cardiac Catheter Lab. UK residents only; CPD and NHS experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• DCR or BSc Radiography with HPC registration.
• CPD evidence requested.

Responsibilities

• To provide a high quality service to patients attending the Diagnostic Imaging Department of Morecambe Bay Hospitals Trust.
• To produce images of the highest possible quality to aid diagnosis.
• To assist in the practical training and mentoring of Radiography students and other health care professionals.
• To be an autonomous practitioner or work as part of a group, which ever is appropriate for the circumstance.
• To carry out Radiographic procedures within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and Trust in accordance with established protocols.

Skills

Effective communicator

Flexible to meet the needs of the care

Education

DCR or BSc Radiography

HPC Registration

Job description

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours to be worked Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm but will also include some Bank Holidays and weekends on a rota) Job ref 331-8388076-UHMB

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Westmorland General Hospital Town Kendal Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 23:59

Radiographer - UK residents

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

UK residents only

We are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join our friendly team.

A full time post is 37.5 hours to be worked over a 7 day week. You will also be expected to participate in the late rota which involves working up to 10pm and weekends but there is no overnight work.

The department has two general X-ray rooms, a fluoroscopy room, three ultrasound rooms and a DEXA scanner. There is a minor injuries unit on site, outpatients, elective surgical and medical wards and the hospital performs a range of elective theatre requiring a mobile image intensifier.

There is also a Cardiac Catheter Lab which some radiographers rotate through.

If you are interested in pursuing your career in a friendly and progressive department within easy reach of the Lake District please telephone for further information or to arrange an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality service to patients attending the Diagnostic Imaging Department of Morecambe Bay Hospitals Trust.

To produce images of the highest possible quality to aid diagnosis.

To assist in the practical training and mentoring of Radiography students and other health care professionals.

To be an autonomous practitioner or work as part of a group, which ever is appropriate for the circumstance.

To carry out Radiographic procedures within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and Trust in accordance with established protocols.

To perform Radiographic examinations of patients referred from outpatients, inpatients, GP’s theatre and Accident and Emergency unit and any other recognised referrer.

Working for our organisation

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 Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

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/

Education and qualifications

• DCR or BSc Radiography HPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment
• Experience of working in the NHS

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.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

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, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic 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 4 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 role including: 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 link https://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.

Name Michelle Hodgson Job title Deputy Head of Department Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01539 715375

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