CT/MR Radiographer

NHS; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a CT/MR Radiographer at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves working with CT and MRI scanners in a full service team, providing high-quality imaging for patients. Candidates should possess recent CT experience or be willing to learn, along with relevant qualifications and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Experience in CT or willingness to train.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Experience in radiographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Working on three CT scanners and one MRI scanner.
• Participating in trauma, emergency and in-patient imaging.
• Mentoring junior staff and ensuring service needs.

Skills

Patient centred care

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma of the College of Radiographers

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC Registration

Completion of IV Injection training course

Completion of IOFB Reporting training course

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

CT/MR Radiographer

The closing date is 07 July 2025

The Radiology team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) have an exciting opportunity for a CT trained Radiographer to join our team working on three CT scanners and one MRI scanner.

At the RLI, we have introduced a full 7 day CT service with dedicated night Radiographers to undertake trauma, emergency and in-patient imaging. This is a full time 37.5 hour post, worked over three days in the week and with a weekend rotation. Shift times will be 7:30am to 8:30pm.

Suitable applicants must be patient centred, caring and professional with recent CT experience or a willingness to train in CT, a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.

Experience in MR is advantageous but not a requirement.

Main duties of the job

The RLI is on the doorstep to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, 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" state primary schools which feed into excellent secondary schools. There are Boys and Girls grammar schools which consistently rank in the top 5 in the North West as well as Lancaster University, ranked the best in the North West and 8th in the Country. The M6 and rail network provide easy access to Manchester and other city centres.Working within the CT department at the RLI provides opportunities to gain excellent experience in a wide range of CT imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, paediatrics and oncology. We also offer Radiographer led CTC, and cardiac imaging. The Radiology department is equipped with Sectra PACS and RIS. The CT department is equipped with three GE CT scanners.

About us

The Trust operates 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 health care 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.

Job 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

Personal Qualities

• Ability to organise
• Able to work as part of a team
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Work to departmental policies and procedures
• Communicate in English to the required standard, equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.5
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work on all Trust sites if required
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Experience

• Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment
• Experience in specialist procedures including CT/MR or willingness to train
• Experience of PACS and RIS systems
• Experience of working as a Radiographer in an NHS hospital in the UK.
• Assisting in the mentoring of newly qualified and junior staff.
• Experience in cannulation and injection of IV contrast
• Experience undertaking on-call or night cover for Radiology

Education and qualifications

• DCR or BSc Radiography
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Post graduate study in a related subject
• Completion of SoR or another recognised IV Injection training course
• Completion of IOFB reporting training course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum pro rata