University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the Morecambe Bay area, including acute, elective, and emergency care. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their community. Their purpose is to ensure high-quality treatment and support, promote health and wellness, and continuously enhance patient experiences through excellence in clinical practice and innovation.

Science & Healthcare

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

You will undertake a 3-year BSc in Healthcare Science (Respiratory Physiology) at Sheffield Hallam, working at RLI and other hospitals for practical experience.

You will learn and conduct respiratory tests, provide patient care, study healthcare science, and complete a research project at RLI and other hospitals while attending university.

Lancaster

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an apprentice respiratory physiologist within Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU). The successful applicant will be supported to gain their degree and attend Sheffield Hallam University on a block release basis. Whilst working in the ClU the successful apprentice will learn and gain competencies in sleep, spirometry, Fractional exhaled Nitric oxide (FeNo), full lung function and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Payment For Apprentices For apprentices covered by paragraph 2(iii), where periods of training last for between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows: (i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate; (ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate; (iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate; (iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate. The successful applicant will study at Sheffield Hallam. When not at Uni you will be working full time within CIU undertaking diagnostic tests learning competencies and providing excellent care to our patients. This is a 3 year course and you will gain your BSc (Honours) in Healthcare Science - Respiratory Physiology. Year 1 study * Professional practice 1 * Healthcare science: anatomy and physiology * Fundamentals of healthcare science * Healthcare science in context * Scientific basis of healthcare science: cardiovascular science * Scientific basis of healthcare science: respiratory and sleep science * Year 2 * Professional practice 2 * Research methods * Pathology of common cardiac and respiratory conditions * Instrumentation signal processing and imaging * Respiratory and sleep physiology * Year 3 * Professional practice 3 * Advanced specialist topics in respiratory sleep sciences * Applying respiratory and sleep sciences in practice * Research project When not attending University the success applicant will be based at RLI but will be required to undertake part of their duties at Furness General Hospital (FGH) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in order to ensure patients received their tests in a timely manner. Please see the link for the course entry requirements. https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/health-and-social-care/healthcare-science-practitioner 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 healthcare 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joao Silva Job title: Lead Respiratory Physiologist Email address: joao.silva@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229 870870 Christine Owen Lead Respiratory Physiologist christine.owen@mbht.nhs.uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an apprentice respiratory physiologist within Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU).The successful applicant will be supported to gain their degree and attend Sheffield Hallam University on a block release basis. Whilst working in the ClU the successful apprentice will learn and gain competencies in sleep, spirometry, Fractional exhaled Nitric oxide (FeNo), full lung function and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).Payment For ApprenticesFor apprentices covered by paragraph 2(iii), where periods of training lastfor between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the payband maximum of the fully qualified rate;(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of thepay band maximum for the qualified rate.The successful applicant will study at Sheffield Hallam. When not at Uni you will be working full time within CIU undertaking diagnostic tests learning competencies and providing excellent care to our patients. This is a 3 year course and you will gain your BSc (Honours) in Healthcare Science - Respiratory Physiology.Year 1 study * Professional practice 1 * Healthcare science: anatomy and physiology * Fundamentals of healthcare science * Healthcare science in context * Scientific basis of healthcare science: cardiovascular science * Scientific basis of healthcare science: respiratory and sleep science * Year 2 * Professional practice 2 * Research methods * Pathology of common cardiac and respiratory conditions * Instrumentation signal processing and imaging * Respiratory and sleep physiology * Year 3 * Professional practice 3 * Advanced specialist topics in respiratory sleep sciences * Applying respiratory and sleep sciences in practice * Research project      When not attending University the success applicant will be based at RLI but will be required to undertake part of their duties at Furness General Hospital (FGH) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in order to ensure patients received their tests in a timely manner.Please see the link for the course entry requirements.https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/health-and-social-care/healthcare-science-practitionerWe 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 healthcare 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joao Silva Job title: Lead Respiratory Physiologist Email address: joao.silva@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229 870870Christine OwenLead Respiratory Physiologistchristine.owen@mbht.nhs.uk

Apprentice Respiratory Physiologists - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an apprentice respiratory physiologist within Clinical Investigations Unit (CIU).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicant will be supported to gain their degree and attend Sheffield Hallam University on a block release basis. Whilst working in the ClU the successful apprentice will learn and gain competencies in sleep, spirometry, Fractional exhaled Nitric oxide (FeNo), full lung function and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Payment For Apprentices&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For apprentices covered by paragraph 2(iii), where periods of training last&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;for between one and four years, pay will be adjusted as follows:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;band maximum of the fully qualified rate;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;pay band maximum for the qualified rate.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicant will study at Sheffield Hallam. When not at Uni you will be working full time within CIU undertaking diagnostic tests learning competencies and providing excellent care to our patients. This is a 3 year course and you will gain your BSc (Honours) in Healthcare Science - Respiratory Physiology.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Year 1 study&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Professional practice 1&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Healthcare science: anatomy and physiology&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fundamentals of healthcare science&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Healthcare science in context&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scientific basis of healthcare science: cardiovascular science&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scientific basis of healthcare science: respiratory and sleep science&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Year 2&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Professional practice 2&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Research methods&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pathology of common cardiac and respiratory conditions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instrumentation signal processing and imaging&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Respiratory and sleep physiology&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Year 3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Professional practice 3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advanced specialist topics in respiratory sleep sciences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Applying respiratory and sleep sciences in practice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Research project&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;When not attending University the success applicant will be based at RLI but will be required to undertake part of their duties at Furness General Hospital (FGH) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in order to ensure patients received their tests in a timely manner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please see the link for the course entry requirements.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/health-and-social-care/healthcare-science-practitioner&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joao Silva Job title: Lead Respiratory Physiologist Email address: joao.silva@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229 870870&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Christine Owen&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lead Respiratory Physiologist&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;christine.owen@mbht.nhs.uk

Apprentice Respiratory Physiologists

You must have NHS experience, a BSc in Radiography, valid HCPC registration, CT scanning experience, and ability to work in a team while maintaining high professional standards.

You will perform CT exams efficiently, triage and book patients, uphold professionalism, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team while adhering to best practices and Codes of Practice.

Engineering

Healthcare

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly CT team, to undertake a variety of CT examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique. Working within the CT department at the WGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of CT imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with one GE Revolution 128 slice scanner . Applications will be considered from individuals without prior CT experience as full training can be given. 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 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 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 healthcare 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Craig Caswell Job title: CT Lead Radiographer, Westmoland General Hospital Email address: Craig.Caswell@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01539 732288 Lynn Johnson, Deputy Head of Radiology, Westmorland General Hospital, Tel:01539 732288 Lynn.O.Johnson@mbht.nhs.uk

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly CT team, to undertake a variety of CT examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.Working within the CT department at the WGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of CT imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with one GE Revolution 128 slice scanner .Applications will be considered from individuals without prior CT experience as full training can be given.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 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      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 healthcare 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Craig Caswell Job title: CT Lead Radiographer, Westmoland General Hospital Email address: Craig.Caswell@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01539 732288Lynn Johnson, Deputy Head of Radiology, Westmorland General Hospital, Tel:01539 732288Lynn.O.Johnson@mbht.nhs.uk

CT Radiographer WGH - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly CT team, to undertake a variety of CT examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working within the CT department at the WGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of CT imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, neurological, vascular, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with one GE Revolution 128 slice scanner .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Applications will be considered from individuals without prior CT experience as full training can be given.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What skills and experience are we looking for?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience working in an NHS hospital&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;BSc Radiography or equivalent&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Valid Radiographer registration of the HCPC&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Previous experience of CT scanning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have successfully completed training to undertake IV cannulation desirable but not essential as training will be provided.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Expertise to ensure the appropriate triage, booking and examination of patients.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Craig Caswell Job title: CT Lead Radiographer, Westmoland General Hospital Email address: Craig.Caswell@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01539 732288&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lynn Johnson, Deputy Head of Radiology, Westmorland General Hospital, Tel:01539 732288&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lynn.O.Johnson@mbht.nhs.uk

CT Radiographer WGH

You must assess patient needs, adapt techniques, ensure informed consent, input data accurately, maintain professionalism, and provide comments on x-ray appearances without diagnosing.

You will assess patient needs, adapt imaging techniques, ensure informed consent, input accurate data, and provide written comments on x-ray appearances while maintaining professionalism.

Consulting

We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team, to undertake a variety of plain film, dental, fluoroscopy, mobile and theatre examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique. Working within the Radiology department at the FGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with a Siemens DR room and a Phillips DR room as well as 2 Phillips DR mobiles, two GE image intensifiers and a brand new GE fluoroscopy suite due to open September 2024. The department carries out of full range of investigations, including MR, CT, US and SPECT Imaging. PACS was installed in April 2007 and updated in 2017. Applications from final year students would also be welcome. Applications will be considered for part time applicants. This is a progressive directorate that supports CPD and role development. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work. To assess the physical, mental emotional or spiritual needs of the patient, and adjust technique accordingly. Must be able to adapt protocols, procedures and techniques according to the patient’s clinical condition. To ensure patients understand what examination they are having and gain valid informed consent. This must include patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating (deaf, blind etc) To input data accurately into the Radiology Information System To ensure the information held on the hospital Information system is correct and amend as required. Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner. To provide a written comment on the appearances seen on an x-ray, as an aid to the requesting casualty officer- not to be responsible for diagnosis. 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 healthcare 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Thompson Job title: Deputy Head of Department Email address: kirsty.thompson@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229 491033

We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team, to undertake a variety of plain film, dental, fluoroscopy, mobile and theatre examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.Working within the Radiology department at the FGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with a Siemens DR room and a Phillips DR room as well as 2 Phillips DR mobiles, two GE image intensifiers and a brand new GE fluoroscopy suite due to open September 2024.The department carries out of full range of investigations, including MR, CT, US and SPECT Imaging. PACS was installed in April 2007 and updated in 2017.Applications from final year students would also be welcome. Applications will be considered for part time applicants.This is a progressive directorate that supports CPD and role development.To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work.To assess the physical, mental emotional or spiritual needs of the patient, and adjust technique accordingly.Must be able to adapt protocols, procedures and techniques according to the patient’s clinical condition.To ensure patients understand what examination they are having and gain valid informed consent.This must include patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating (deaf, blind etc)To input data accurately into the Radiology Information SystemTo ensure the information held on the hospital Information system is correct and amend as required.Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner.To provide a written comment on the appearances seen on an x-ray, as an aid to the requesting casualty officer- not to be responsible for diagnosis.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 healthcare 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Thompson Job title: Deputy Head of Department Email address: kirsty.thompson@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229 491033

Radiographer - Radiology - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic Radiographer to join our friendly team, to undertake a variety of plain film, dental, fluoroscopy, mobile and theatre examinations efficiently and effectively for our patients, adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working within the Radiology department at the FGH provides excellent opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of imaging procedures including trauma, MSK, paediatrics and oncology. The department is equipped with a Siemens DR room and a Phillips DR room as well as 2 Phillips DR mobiles, two GE image intensifiers and a brand new GE fluoroscopy suite due to open September 2024.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The department carries out of full range of investigations, including MR, CT, US and SPECT Imaging. PACS was installed in April 2007 and updated in 2017.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Applications from final year students would also be welcome. Applications will be considered for part time applicants.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is a progressive directorate that supports CPD and role development.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To assess the physical, mental emotional or spiritual needs of the patient, and adjust technique accordingly.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Must be able to adapt protocols, procedures and techniques according to the patient’s clinical condition.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To ensure patients understand what examination they are having and gain valid informed consent.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This must include patients who have difficulties in understanding or communicating (deaf, blind etc)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To input data accurately into the Radiology Information System&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To ensure the information held on the hospital Information system is correct and amend as required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ensure all examinations and work practices are carried out in a professional and appropriate manner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To provide a written comment on the appearances seen on an x-ray, as an aid to the requesting casualty officer- not to be responsible for diagnosis.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Thompson Job title: Deputy Head of Department Email address: kirsty.thompson@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229 491033

Radiographer - Radiology

You should be enthusiastic, engage with patients, manage a caseload, provide support for smoking cessation, understand wellbeing, communicate effectively, and maintain professional conduct.

You will engage with patients, manage a caseload, provide smoking cessation support, deliver public health information, and assist with clinical care while ensuring safety and compassionate communication.

Customer Relations

We have an exciting opportunity to expand the Health and Wellbeing Team here at Morecambe Bay. We're seeking enthusiastic maternity support workers, with an interest in Public Health, to join our team, primarily supporting women with smoking cessation. This smoking cessation post encourages people to develop healthier lifestyles through the provision of support and information based on the public health priorities and smoking prevention programmes. Proactively engages with patients to build & maintain positive relationships Manage a small caseload of clients, to actively support smoking cessation & improve health outcomes Provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy following recognised training Provide evidence-based public health information & support Understands the importance of physical & mental wellbeing of the woman & her family Competent in Safe Sleep advice Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with local & national standards Understands & gains consent when providing care Recognises changes in mother or baby’s condition & reporting concerns to the midwife Ensures own safe clinical practice acting in the limits of your own competence & authority Assists in the implementation of clinical care performing a range of clinical skills Develop own knowledge & practice, including reflecting on practice to improve & apply learning Demonstrates an understanding of & uses care plans Communicate & work as an effective team member promoting health & wellbeing Awareness of safeguarding & reporting concerns to the midwife Demonstrates compassion by recognising & responding to individual needs Maintain professional conduct at all times Competent to support women in their chosen method of feeding giving clear & consistent information Recognises the importance of contemporaneous documentation Good Communication Skills 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 healthcare 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Littlejohn Job title: Health and Wellbeing Midwife Email address: michelle.littlejohn@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07973 852157

We have an exciting opportunity to expand the Health and Wellbeing Team here at Morecambe Bay.We're seeking enthusiastic maternity support workers, with an interest in Public Health, to join our team, primarily supporting women with smoking cessation.This smoking cessation post encourages people to develop healthierlifestyles through the provision of support and information based on thepublic health priorities and smoking prevention programmes.Proactively engages with patients to build & maintain positive relationshipsManage a small caseload of clients, to actively support smoking cessation & improve health outcomesProvide Nicotine Replacement Therapy following recognised trainingProvide evidence-based public health information & supportUnderstands the importance of physical & mental wellbeing of the woman & her familyCompetent in Safe Sleep adviceProvide good quality personalised care in accordance with local & national standardsUnderstands & gains consent when providing careRecognises changes in mother or baby’s condition & reporting concerns to the midwifeEnsures own safe clinical practice acting in the limits of your own competence & authorityAssists in the implementation of clinical care performing a range of clinical skillsDevelop own knowledge & practice, including reflecting on practice to improve & apply learningDemonstrates an understanding of & uses care plansCommunicate & work as an effective team member promoting health & wellbeingAwareness of safeguarding & reporting concerns to the midwifeDemonstrates compassion by recognising & responding to individual needsMaintain professional conduct at all timesCompetent to support women in their chosen method of feeding giving clear & consistent informationRecognises the importance of contemporaneous documentationGood Communication SkillsWe 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 healthcare 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Littlejohn Job title: Health and Wellbeing Midwife Email address: michelle.littlejohn@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07973 852157

Health and Wellbeing Maternity Support Worker - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to expand the Health and Wellbeing Team here at Morecambe Bay.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We're seeking enthusiastic maternity support workers, with an interest in Public Health, to join our team, primarily supporting women with smoking cessation.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This smoking cessation post encourages people to develop healthier&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;lifestyles through the provision of support and information based on the&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;public health priorities and smoking prevention programmes.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Proactively engages with patients to build &amp;amp; maintain positive relationships&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Manage a small caseload of clients, to actively support smoking cessation &amp;amp; improve health outcomes&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy following recognised training&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Provide evidence-based public health information &amp;amp; support&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Understands the importance of physical &amp;amp; mental wellbeing of the woman &amp;amp; her family&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Competent in Safe Sleep advice&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with local &amp;amp; national standards&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Understands &amp;amp; gains consent when providing care&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Recognises changes in mother or baby’s condition &amp;amp; reporting concerns to the midwife&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ensures own safe clinical practice acting in the limits of your own competence &amp;amp; authority&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Assists in the implementation of clinical care performing a range of clinical skills&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Develop own knowledge &amp;amp; practice, including reflecting on practice to improve &amp;amp; apply learning&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Demonstrates an understanding of &amp;amp; uses care plans&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Communicate &amp;amp; work as an effective team member promoting health &amp;amp; wellbeing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Awareness of safeguarding &amp;amp; reporting concerns to the midwife&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Demonstrates compassion by recognising &amp;amp; responding to individual needs&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Maintain professional conduct at all times&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Competent to support women in their chosen method of feeding giving clear &amp;amp; consistent information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Recognises the importance of contemporaneous documentation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Good Communication Skills&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Littlejohn Job title: Health and Wellbeing Midwife Email address: michelle.littlejohn@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07973 852157

Health and Wellbeing Maternity Support Worker

You must hold relevant qualifications and be willing to undergo additional training to develop skills for effective work in the District nursing team.

You will oversee patient care in a 9-bed unit, support junior staff, liaise with the MDT, ensure safety, and develop skills for effective teamwork in the District nursing team.

A great opportunity has become available for qualified Band 5 staff nurses to join our team here at Millom Community Hospital. These posts will be rotational working both on the ward and within the district nursing team. We have 2 full time posts available 37.5 Hrs and will be worked on a internal rotation basis. This includes early shift 07;00 -15:00, Late shift 12:00 -20:00 and nightshift 19:30 - 07:30 all shifts include rotational weekends. The role will involve taking charge of the in patient unit which has 9 beds and ensuring a high standard of safe care is given at all times and working along side the District nursing team in the community. The successful candidate should hold the relevant qualifications but additional training will be given where required. When working in the in-patient ward -to take charge of the unit particularly in the absence of the manager and Band 6 clinical lead. To keep the patients and staff safe at all times and to deliver a very high standard of care to all our patients. It will be expected that the successful candidate will liaise with all members of the MDT team and communicate to other staff members accurate information where needed. To support junior staff members and to be a role model for those working along side the nurse. When working in the District nursing team there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will develop the required skills if not already possessed to work effectively within the team. 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 healthcare 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrea Armstrong Job title: Ward manager Email address: andrea.armstrong1@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229402614 Julie O Brien junior sister is also available when on duty on 01229 402619

A great opportunity has become available for qualified Band 5 staff nurses to join our team here at Millom Community Hospital. These posts will be rotational working both on the ward and within the district nursing team.We have 2 full time posts available 37.5 Hrs and will be worked on a internal rotation basis. This includes early shift 07;00 -15:00, Late shift 12:00 -20:00 and nightshift 19:30 - 07:30 all shifts include rotational weekends.The role will involve taking charge of the in patient unit which has 9 beds and ensuring a high standard of safe care is given at all times and working along side the District nursing team in the community.The successful candidate should hold the relevant qualifications but additional training will be given where required.When working in the in-patient ward -to take charge of the unit particularly in the absence of the manager and Band 6 clinical lead.To keep the patients and staff safe at all times and to deliver a very high standard of care to all our patients.It will be expected that the successful candidate will liaise with all members of the MDT team and communicate to other staff members accurate information where needed.To support junior staff members and to be a role model for those working along side the nurse.When working in the District nursing team there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will develop the required skills if not already possessed to work effectively within the team.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 healthcare 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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrea Armstrong Job title: Ward manager Email address: andrea.armstrong1@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229402614Julie O Brien junior sister is also available when on duty on 01229 402619

Staff Nurse - University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

A great opportunity has become available for qualified Band 5 staff nurses to join our team here at Millom Community Hospital. These posts will be rotational working both on the ward and within the district nursing team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have 2 full time posts available 37.5 Hrs and will be worked on a internal rotation basis. This includes early shift 07;00 -15:00, Late shift 12:00 -20:00 and nightshift 19:30 - 07:30 all shifts include rotational weekends.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The role will involve taking charge of the in patient unit which has 9 beds and ensuring a high standard of safe care is given at all times and working along side the District nursing team in the community.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful candidate should hold the relevant qualifications but additional training will be given where required.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When working in the in-patient ward -to take charge of the unit particularly in the absence of the manager and Band 6 clinical lead.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To keep the patients and staff safe at all times and to deliver a very high standard of care to all our patients.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It will be expected that the successful candidate will liaise with all members of the MDT team and communicate to other staff members accurate information where needed.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To support junior staff members and to be a role model for those working along side the nurse.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When working in the District nursing team there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will develop the required skills if not already possessed to work effectively within the team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrea Armstrong Job title: Ward manager Email address: andrea.armstrong1@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229402614&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Julie O Brien junior sister is also available when on duty on 01229 402619

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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