Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of time spent in CT or MR
- Personal qualities
Ability to organise
- Personal qualities
Ability to work under pressure
- Personal qualities
Highly motivated
- Education and qualifications
DCR or BSc Radiography
- Education and qualifications
HCPC Registration
- Education and qualifications
Evidence of CPD
- Education and qualifications
Experience working in an NHS hospital as a Radiographer
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Effective communicator, verbally and written
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Good interpersonal skills
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Experience of team working
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Mentoring students
- Experience
Assisting in the mentoring of newly qualified and junior staff.
- Experience
Experience in cannulation and injection of IV contrast
- Experience
Specialist extended roles in CT or MR
- Experience
Experience in a wide range of CT and MRI procedures with a range of equipment
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly CMR team, to undertake a variety of MR examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.
Working within the MR department at WGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of MR imaging procedures including MSK, neurological, vascular, urology and oncology. The department is equipped with a brand new Siemens Altea 1.5T installed in 2025 undertaking a wide range of MR imaging
Main duties of the job
Westmorland General Hospital 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" Primary and Secondary schools near by.
What skills and experience are we looking for?
- Experience working in an NHS hospital
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Valid Radiographer registration of the HCPC
- Previous experience of CT and/or MR scanning
- Have successfully completed training to undertake IV cannulation desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
- Expertise to ensure the appropriate triage, booking and examination of patients.
- A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
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/
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.
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This advert is for MRI Radiographer FGH - UK Residents with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Kendal, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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