Radiographer - Radiology - UK RESIDENTS

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

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 a full range of investigations, including MR, CT, US and SPECT Imaging. PACS was installed in April 2007 and updated in 2017.

Applications from final year students would also be welcome. This is a progressive directorate that supports CPD and role development.

Main duties of the job

1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work.
2. To assess the physical, mental emotional or spiritual needs of the patient, and adjust technique accordingly.
3. Must be able to adapt protocols, procedures and techniques according to the patient's clinical condition.
4. To ensure patients understand what examination they are having and gain valid informed consent, including patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating (deaf, blind etc).
5. To input data accurately into the Radiology Information System.
6. To ensure the information held on the hospital Information system is correct and amend as required.
7. Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner.
8. To provide a written comment on the appearances seen on an x-ray, as an aid to the requesting casualty officer - not to be responsible for diagnosis.

About us

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 nearby.

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.

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 here.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• DCR or BSc Radiography HPC Registration OR final year radiography student
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

• Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Effective communicator, verbally and written
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service

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.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata