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Reporting Radiographer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 331-8239696-UHMB
Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for 2 professional and experienced Radiographers with a passion for reporting plain film imaging to join our friendly and dynamic reporting radiographer team at The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS FT.
The post is advertised at Westmorland General Hospital but the base can be flexible and will include mainly reporting with a maximum of 1 day per week clinical radiographer duties.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have completed Post Graduate training and qualification in Radiographic reporting, training to develop specialist clinical and technical knowledge and experience to be able to report Radiography examinations including Chest reporting. Candidates will be expected to be able to undertake own caseload, interpret findings, make detailed reports, and feed back to the referring consultants / relevant MDT.
Ongoing clinical assessment and audit of reporting practice will be required to ensure competence and ongoing sensitivity and specificity accuracy
The post holders will be able to demonstrate expert clinical practice and contribute to the education of radiography colleagues.
About us
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-8239696-UHMB
Job locations
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
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 websitehttps://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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR or BSc Radiography
- oHCPC Registration
- oPGC in Advanced Medical Imaging and PGC in Fundamentals of Radiology Reporting completed, Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice - Plain film imaging or other equivalent qualification or willing to train towards
- oEvidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment
- oExperience of imaging procedures
Desirable
- oUndertake IV cannulation/ injections as appropriate
- oMentoring students
- oMentoring students
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- oKey Board Skills
- oWork to departmental policies and procedures
- oEffective communicator, verbally and written
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAbility to organise
- oAble to lead small team
- oAble to manage own time
- oAble to teach others
- oAble to work and concentrate during long shifts
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oGood communication skills
- oHighly motivated
- oEnthusiastic
- oAbility to work under pressure
Desirable
- oInformation Management
- oRadiation Protection Experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to comply with the Trust's policies.
- oAbility to travel between the Trust sites as required.
- oTo demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oDCR or BSc Radiography
- oHCPC Registration
- oPGC in Advanced Medical Imaging and PGC in Fundamentals of Radiology Reporting completed, Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice - Plain film imaging or other equivalent qualification or willing to train towards
- oEvidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in a wide range of radiographic techniques with a range of equipment
- oExperience of imaging procedures
Desirable
- oUndertake IV cannulation/ injections as appropriate
- oMentoring students
- oMentoring students
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- oKey Board Skills
- oWork to departmental policies and procedures
- oEffective communicator, verbally and written
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAbility to organise
- oAble to lead small team
- oAble to manage own time
- oAble to teach others
- oAble to work and concentrate during long shifts
- oAble to work as part of a team
- oGood communication skills
- oHighly motivated
- oEnthusiastic
- oAbility to work under pressure
Desirable
- oInformation Management
- oRadiation Protection Experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to comply with the Trust's policies.
- oAbility to travel between the Trust sites as required.
- oTo demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom