About this role
Job summary
Non UK residents only
We are looking for an enthusiastic radiographer to join our friendly team.A full time post is 37.5 hours to be worked over a 7 day week. You will also be expected to participate in the late rota which involves working up to 10pm and weekends but there is no overnight work.The department has two general X-ray rooms, a fluoroscopy room, three ultrasound rooms and a DEXA scanner. There is a minor injuries unit on site, outpatients, elective surgical and medical wards and the hospital performs a range of elective theatre requiring a mobile image intensifier. There is also a Cardiac Catheter Lab which some radiographers rotate through.If you are interested in pursuing your career in a friendly and progressive department within easy reach of the Lake District please telephone for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality service to patients attending the Diagnostic Imaging Department of Morecambe Bay Hospitals Trust.
To produce images of the highest possible quality to aid diagnosis.
To assist in the practical training and mentoring of Radiography students and other health care professionals.
To be an autonomous practitioner or work as part of a team, which ever is appropriate for the circumstance.
To carry out Radiographic procedures within the Diagnostic Imaging Department and Trust in accordance with established protocols.
To perform Radiographic examinations of patients referred from outpatients, inpatients, GP's theatre and Accident and Emergency unit and any other recognised referrer.
About us
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, 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 description 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
Education and qualifications Essential
DCR or BSc Radiography HPC Registration Evidence of CPD
Experience Essential
Experience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
Mentoring students
Skills, ability and knowledge Essential
Computer skills 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)