University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Radiographer - UK Residents Only

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

This post is open to UK Residents Only. For international applicants, please apply on the Non-UK Residents vacancy.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active Radiographer, with experience of working in an NHS hospital, to take up a full time, 37.5 hour, Band 5 position at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

We are a forward-looking department with opportunities for training and role development.Successful candidates will be expected to participate in the 7 day Radiology shift system covering out of hours service, weekends and bank holidays.

Applications are welcome from current third year Radiography Students who are due to qualify in Summer 2025.

Main duties of the job

This is a busy department which carries out of full range of investigations, including A/E, Out patients, In patients, theatre work, fluoroscopy, interventional, MR, CT, U/S and Radionuclide Imaging.Within your role, 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.

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 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.

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.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L18080625

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


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

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration (or expected within the next 6 months)
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Completed DCR or BSc Radiography or due to qualify within the next 6 months
  • Experience working within an NHS hospital as a Radiographer/Student Radiographer

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Mentoring students

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Work to departmental policies and procedures
  • Effective communicator, verbally and written
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service

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 travel as required
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration (or expected within the next 6 months)
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Completed DCR or BSc Radiography or due to qualify within the next 6 months
  • Experience working within an NHS hospital as a Radiographer/Student Radiographer

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Mentoring students

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Computer skills
  • Work to departmental policies and procedures
  • Effective communicator, verbally and written
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service

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 travel as required

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).

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.

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

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead General Radiographer

Sarah Moreland

sarah.moreland@mbht.nhs.uk

01524583684

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L18080625

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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