Bank CT/MRI Radiographer

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking a Bank CT/MRI Radiographer to work up to 37.5 hours per week at the Cumberland Infirmary. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality services, training staff, and ensuring excellent patient care. Essential qualifications include a degree in radiography and HCPC registration. Benefits include a holiday scheme, NHS discounts, and flexible working arrangements. Apply now to be part of a dedicated healthcare team.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registration required.
• Well-developed diagnostic radiography experience.

Responsibilities

• Work within the 24-hour MR and CT services team.
• Take responsibility for daily organisation of the service.
• Participate in research to improve service quality.

Skills

Well developed communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to use initiative

Ability to motivate

Mentorship skills

Organisational skills

Decision making skills

Education

Degree in radiography or equivalent

HCPC registration

Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Bank CT/MRI Radiographer, Band 6, Cumberland Infirmary, up to 37.5 hours per week.

The department of Radiology at the Cumberland Infirmary is part of the directorate of radiology for North Cumbria and comprises general radiography, fluoroscopy, dental, angio (including coronary) CT, MRI, ultrasound facilities. The directorate undertakes approximately 230,000 examinations per annum and receives referrals from a wide range of specialties, including 24‑hour emergencies and primary care. The establishment includes consultant radiologists, a professional lead for radiology, radiographers up to band 8, nurses, admin & clerical staff, porters and other radiology support staff.

Main Duties

• Work within the team that provides 24‑hour MR and CT services, playing a major part in the practical training of radiographers, students and other staff.
• Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the service, amending workload and schedules to adjust for emergencies.
• Ensure the wellbeing and positive experience of patients and carers in your locality.
• Participate in research and suggest areas where formal audit and research could aid service quality and development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.

Desirable

• Relevant post‑graduate diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of competence in IV administration.

Knowledge

Essential

• Well‑developed diagnostic radiography within an acute hospital.
• Moving & handling the non‑independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Patient care.
• Signs of deteriorating health and first‑level life support techniques.
• Infection prevention & control.
• Radiation protection.
• Moving and handling techniques.
• CRIS / PACS.
• Pathology recognition.
• Trust policies and procedures.
• Medicines Management.
• MRI &/or CT.

Desirable

• MRI &/or CT.
• NHS experience.

Skills

Essential

• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Moving & handling skills.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Ability to motivate.
• Ability to teach.
• Mentorship skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to move & manipulate radiology equipment and wear protective clothing.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Organisational skills.
• Decision making skills.

Desirable

• Leadership skills.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Team member.
• Confident.
• Meticulous.
• Empathetic.

Desirable

• Equality and diversity (from KSF core dimension 6 – one to be selected).
• Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1).
• Support equality and value diversity (Level 2).

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.
• Flexible working scheme.
• NHS discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
• Excellent opportunities for development.
• Competitive NHS pension scheme.
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems.

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient responses are received this post may be closed earlier than the specified closing date – please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Certification & Sponsorship

Due to government immigration policy changes, individuals requiring a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may not be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not on the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility before applying. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The DBS fee is paid by the successful candidate through salary deduction.

Employer Details

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY

Employer website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/