Ct Lead Radiographer

North Cumbria Integrated Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 CT Lead Radiographer at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The role focuses on CT imaging with two static scanners and leading a small radiography team.

You will manage rotas, staff development and work with the Trust Lead Radiographer while maintaining flexible hours including long days, evenings, weekends and occasional cross-site coverage.

Qualifications

• CT radiography experience required.
• Knowledge of scanner setup and protocol building essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a caring, patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage rotas for the radiography team.
• Support staff management and development under the Trust Lead Radiographer.
• Be flexible to cover hours including long days, evenings, weekends, and cross-site coverage.

Skills

CT scanning experience

Scanner setup

Protocol building

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centred care

Job description

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

NCIC is seeking to appoint a Band 7 CT Lead Radiographer at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle.

This post is suitable for Radiographers with CT experience. Knowledge in scanner set up and protocol building is essential. The work area will be CT with the expectation to work between the two static scanners. You will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a caring patient centred and flexible approach to work.

We are committed to developing professional practice and positively support personal development for all colleagues.

Main duties of the job

This post offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated CT Radiographer to develop their managerial skills and imaging skills as part of a small dedicated team in a busy District General Hospital. Duties involve working as part of the radiographer team, producing rotas, staff management,

The successful applicant would work along side the other band 7 Radiographers with support from the Trust Lead Radiographer.

It is essential that you are flexible and able to work a range of hours that include long days, evenings, out of hours and weekends according to the needs of the service.

Staff may be asked to cover at other sites when required.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation


• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust


• A positive patient experience every time


• A great place to work


• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted: 03 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 262-A-26-8230070

Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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