Diagnostic Radiographer

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

NCIC in Whitehaven is seeking a Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5 to join a 365 days radiology team. The post is 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns including days, evenings, nights and weekends to provide a 24/7 service. A BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration are essential.

The role involves general radiography, theatre, fluoroscopy and CT, with teaching and mentoring responsibilities for students and junior staff. Relocation and DBS checks may apply.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent degree in radiography and HCPC registration is required.
• Registration with HCPC is mandatory for practice in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiography across general, theatre, fluoroscopy and CT services.
• Justify and perform radiographic examinations from multiple referral pathways.
• Mentor student radiographers and assist in training staff.
• Carry out Quality Assurance as required.

Skills

Team player

Prioritise work

Mentor others

Compassionate care

Education

Degree in radiography or equivalent

HCPC registration

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area Diagnostic Radiographer Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Involves shift patterns to provide a 24/7 service including, days, evenings, nights and weekends.) Job ref 262-A-26-8362942

Site West Cumberland Hospital Town Whitehaven Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5. 37.5hr post available.

Work as a diagnostic radiographer within the team that provides 365 days, 24 hour radiology services, providing general radiography including theatre services, emergency radiography and fluoroscopic services, with rotation through CT and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). All applicants are required to have BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration.

Post suitable to newly qualified and experienced Radiographers (including students due to qualify in 2024 if registration is pending).

Main duties of the job

• Work as a diagnostic radiographer to provide a radiology service across West Cumbria comprising general radiography including theatres, dental, fluoroscopy, and CT.
• Work independently to justify, authorise and perform radiographic examinations from a range of referral pathways including general and dental practitioners.
• Work as part of the Radiology team to provide mentorship for student radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and newly qualified radiographers.
• Undertake Quality Assurance as required

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registration

Experience

• Plain film, fluoroscopic and emergency radiography.
• CT, Angiography.

Knowledge

• Patient care including signs of deteriorating health and first level life support techniques.
• Infection control.
• Radiation protection.
• Moving and handling techniques.
• RIS / PACS.
• Pathology recognition.
• Trust policies and procedures.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Plain film and fluoroscopic radiography.
• Team member.
• Moving and handling the non-independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Ability to motivate self & others.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Personal Circumstances

• Confident.
• Meticulous.
• Calm.
• Empathic.
• Willing to accept responsibility.
• Enthusiasm for further learning.

Other Requirements

• Flexible approach to working patterns. Willing to work across NCIC Trust and travel to community sites as required.
• Willing to live within 30 minutes travelling time.
• Driving licence.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.