Job summary
CT/MR Radiographer
The Radiology team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) have an exciting opportunity for four CT trained Radiographers to join our team working on three CT scanners and one MRI scanner.
At the RLI, we have introduced a full 7 day CT service with dedicated night Radiographers to undertake trauma and emergency imaging, as well as in-patients. There are three full time, 37.5 hour posts and one 25 hour post. Shift times will be 7:30am to 8:30pm, worked over three days per week, Monday to Sunday, with the possibility of set weekdays.
Suitable applicants must be patient centred, caring and professional with recent CT experience or a willingness to train in CT, a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be registered with the HCPC.
Experience in MR is advantageous but not a requirement.
Main duties of the job
The RLI is on the doorstep to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, 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 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 CT department at the RLI provides opportunities to gain excellent experience in a wide range of CT imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, paediatrics and oncology. We also offer Radiographer led CTC, and cardiac imaging. The Radiology department is equipped with Sectra PACS and RIS. The CT department is equipped with three GE CT scanners.
About us
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.
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/
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
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to organise
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Work to departmental policies and procedures
- Communicate in English to the required standard, equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.5
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work on all Trust sites if required
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
- DCR or BSc Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate study in a related subject
- Completion of SoR or another recognised IV Injection training course
- Completion of IOFB reporting training course
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to organise
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Keyboard skills
- Work to departmental policies and procedures
- Communicate in English to the required standard, equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System, with no element below 6.5
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work on all Trust sites if required
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
- DCR or BSc Radiography
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate study in a related subject
- Completion of SoR or another recognised IV Injection training course
- Completion of IOFB reporting training course
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
