Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours to be worked Monday to Friday. Occasional weekends or Bank Holidays may be required to support service development.)
- Job ref
- 331-7862553-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow in Furness
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
MRI Lead 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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated, experienced MR trained Radiographer to lead the MR Service at Furness General Hospital. This role will be suitable for someone who has proven experience in managing a MRI service or for an experienced Radiographer looking for a new challenge.
The MR department at the FGH provides a wide range of MR imaging procedures including MSK, neurological, vascular and oncology. The Radiology department has Sectra PACS and RIS. The MRI department is equipped with two Siemens MRI scanners. We have introduced a full 7 day MRI service.
Suitable applicants must be patient centred, caring and professional with recent extensive MRI experience, an interest in teaching, clinical governance and radiation protection, and either a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.
Experience in CT is advantageous but not a requirement.
Main duties of the job
• To act as the lead specialist radiographer in MR
• To deputise for the lead radiographer in CT and support this service in their absence.
• To manage the MR imaging department and lead a large team of specialist radiographers.
• To produce high quality diagnostic investigations
• To be responsible for writing policies and examination protocols alongside the Clinical Lead Radiologist.
• To be responsible for setting up and maintaining quality assurance programs
• To be responsible for risk assessment and health and safety of staff and patients.
• To be ultimately responsible for the technical and diagnostic quality of the examinations performed.
• To organise the daily workload
• To supervise and train newly qualified or inexperienced radiographers.
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
Essential criteria
- Degree in radiography, or equivalent, with current HCPC registration.
- Certificate in the administration of intravenous drugs
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus short specialist courses and/or experience to post-graduate diploma level or equivalent
- Good command of the English Language
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in CT and/or MRI
- Post graduate qualification clinical and/or management
- First line management training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in MRI
- Relevant experience at a supervisory level.
- Relevant experience with Radiology RIS and PACS systems and a good knowledge of basic IT office systems.
- Experience of working at a supervisory level within an NHS or Private UK Hospital
- In depth knowledge of MR safety regulations
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in research/audit relating to MR/CT
- Training/teaching experience
- Staff appraisal experience
- Mentoring experience
- Ability to teach others to graduate level
- Regular attendance at post graduate study days, lectures, and courses
- Significant post graduate experience in magnetic resonance imaging
Skills, ability, and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate up to date knowledge of cross-sectional imaging techniques.
- Proven skills in performing a wide range of examinations and procedures in CT or MRI or both.
- Ability to provide a high level of patient care in accordance with current protocols.
- High technical standards
- Good organisational and leadership skills and able to lead a large team of specialist radiographers.
- Ability to use own initiative including good problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills demonstrating the ability to work and negotiate within a multidisciplined environment
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Be reflective in thinking and outlook and be available as a source of advice, coping with multiple demands during the working day.
- Able to work on any site in the Trust as required.
- Be able to manage own time/resources effectively
- Ability to work as part of team and provide leadership and/or delegate as necessary
- To be physically able to safely and competently position and manoeuvre patients and equipment as a routine part of the daily duties, including wheelchairs, beds and stretchers
- Flexible attitude to accommodate the needs of the service
- Highly motivated and able to motivate others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Thompson
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Radiology FGH
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 406799
- Additional information
Joanne Park
Head of Radiology FGH/WGH
Furness General Hospital
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Level 1
Fusion House
Evolution Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2FD
- Telephone
- 03033 301 033
List jobs with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Allied Health Professions or all sectors