Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 331-K7370724-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Westmoreland General Hospital
- Town
- Kendal
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
MR Radiographer - Non UK Residents Only
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.
Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job overview
This post is only open to Non UK Residents only.
For any national applicants, please apply to our other vacancy which is available for "UK Residents Only".
The Radiology team at the Westmoreland General Hospital (WGH) have an exciting opportunity for part time or full time trained Radiographers to join our team working on the new MRI scanner.
At WGH, we have introduced a full 7 day MRI service with dedicated night Radiographers to undertake mainly Out Patient imaging. These are full time or part time posts and shift times will be 7:30am to 8:30pm Monday to Sunday.
Suitable applicants must be patient centred, caring and professional with recent MRI experience or a willingness to train in MRI, a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.
Main duties of the job
WGH 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” state primary schools which feed into excellent secondary schools. There are Boys and Girls grammar schools at nearby Lancaster 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 MRI department at the WGH provides opportunities to gain excellent experience in a wide range of MRI imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, paediatrics and oncology. The Radiology department is equipped with Sectra PACS and RIS. The MRI department is equipped with a Siemens Althea scanner.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Mentoring students
- 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
Essential criteria
- DCR or BSc Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate study in a related subject
- Completion of SoR or another recognised IV Injection training course
- Completion of IOFB reporting training course
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
- Craig Caswell
- Job title
- Lead CT Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01539 732288
- Additional information
Lynn Johnson, Deputy Head of Department, Radiology, WGH.
Email [email protected]01539 73228 ext 45375
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