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About the role
West Northamptonshire Council is proud to launch a new, purpose-built County Mortuary, opening early 2026. Designed to deliver the highest standards of care and compassion during some of life’s most difficult moments, the facility will serve communities across Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. This modern facility offers dignified spaces for families, including private viewing and identification areas, ensuring a respectful and supportive experience for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Bringing key services under one roof, the facility simplifies processes, reduces delays, and improves efficiency for families, funeral directors, healthcare professionals, and other essential services. It also features advanced post-mortem capabilities, including a CT scanner for remote examination, setting a new standard in service delivery.
We are now looking for an experienced Radiographer to join the new service. This role includes a Market Supplement of £6,000 per year for two years, in addition to the base salary.
What will you be doing?
You will manage and develop the Post-Mortem Imaging Service delivered by The County Mortuary using Post-Mortem Computerised Tomography (PMCT) with radiological reporting via a Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS). You will ensure adherence to relevant legislation and regulations and will be designated as a Radiation Protection Supervisor as defined in the IRR17.
About you
You will be experienced in a wide range of CT procedures and have an awareness of Post-Mortem Imaging applicable to non-suspicious, suspicious and traumatic deaths:
- DCR/BSc in Radiography qualified
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
- Adaptable and flexible to meet service demand
- Adept and sensitive communicator
You thrive in a culture built on Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovation, Value, and Empowerment, and are ready to lead a service that truly makes a difference.
Interviews will take place on 23rd Feb, and candidates will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the selection process.
About us
We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government
reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey
to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and
communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great
place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to
make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance,
Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver
services.
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with
ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail,
and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A
place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-
minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and
challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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