Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Worked over 4 days, 3 x 8am-6pm and 1 x 8am-5:30pm Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. This would be open to discussion at interview.)
- Job ref
- 331-B17470625
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow-in-Furness
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Diagnostic Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
''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 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.
This is a progressive directorate that supports CPD and role development.
Main duties of the job
This is a busy department which carries out of full range of investigations, including A&E, Out patients, In patient, theatre work, fluoroscopy, interventional, MR, CT, U/S and Radionuclide Imaging.
You will undertake a wide range of imaging work including A&E, General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Dental Radiography and a variety of Theatre procedures. This provides an ideal opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly and supportive environment.
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
- DCR or BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- Active HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment
- Experience of working in an NHS hospital
Desirable criteria
- Mentoring students
- Assisting in the mentoring of newly qualified and junior staff.
- Experience in specialist x-ray procedures
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Keyboard skills
- Work to departmental policies and procedures
- Effective communicator, verbally and written
- Good interpersonal skills
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
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01229 491033
- Additional information
Joanne Park
Head of Department
Radiology, FGH.
01229 870870 ext 42464
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