Reporting Radiographer

Nhs-1; Kendal; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Reporting Radiographers to join the dynamic reporting team at Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal. The role focuses on plain film reporting with a maximum of one day per week for clinical radiographer duties.

Training in radiographic reporting and development of advanced practice will be supported. The post requires Post Graduate training in imaging reporting, eligibility for UK professional registration, and the ability

Qualifications

• PGC in Advanced Medical Imaging and PGC in Fundamentals of Radiology Reporting completed.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice - Plain film imaging or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques.
• Ability to lead small teams and teach others.

Responsibilities

• Report radiography examinations including Chest reporting and manage own caseload.
• Undertake own cases, interpret findings and feed back to the consultants.
• Contribute to education of radiography colleagues.
• Maintain ongoing audit of reporting practice for competence and accuracy.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team leadership

Time management

Teaching others

Education

PGC in Advanced Medical Imaging

PGC in Fundamentals of Radiology Reporting

Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice - Plain film imaging

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Westmorland General Hospital Town Kendal Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Reporting Radiographer

NHS AfC: Band 7

''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

We have an exciting new opportunity for 2 professional and experienced Radiographers with a passion for reporting plain film imaging to join our friendly and dynamic reporting radiographer team at The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS FT.

The post is advertised at Westmorland General Hospital but the base can be flexible and will include mainly reporting with a maximum of 1 day per week clinical radiographer duties.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will have completed Post Graduate training and qualification in Radiographic reporting, training to develop specialist clinical and technical knowledge and experience to be able to report Radiography examinations including Chest reporting. Candidates will be expected to be able to undertake own caseload, interpret findings, make detailed reports, and feed back to the referring consultants / relevant MDT.

Ongoing clinical assessment and audit of reporting practice will be required to ensure competence and ongoing sensitivity and specificity accuracy

The post holders will be able to demonstrate expert clinical practice and contribute to the education of radiography colleagues.

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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

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

• PGC in Advanced Medical Imaging and PGC in Fundamentals of Radiology Reporting completed, Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice - Plain film imaging or other equivalent qualification or willing to train towards
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment
• Experience of imaging procedures
• Undertake IV cannulation/ injections as appropriate

Skills, Ability & Knowledge

• Work to departmental policies and procedures
• Effective communicator, verbally and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise
• Able to lead small team
• Able to manage own time
• Able to teach others
• Able to work and concentrate during long shifts
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure

Personal Qualities

• Ability to comply with the Trust's policies.
• Ability to travel between the Trust sites as required.
• To demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.

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 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 Joanne Park Job title Radiology Head of Department, FGH & WGH. Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01229 491033 Additional information

Karen Brakewell

Head of Department RLI

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01524 516271

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