Diagnostic Radiographer

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5 for a 37.5-hour post in West Cumbria. The role provides a 24/7 radiology service including general radiography, CT and theatre work, with rotation through CT and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

Applicants must have a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration; the post is suitable for newly qualified radiographers and those approaching registration.

Qualifications

• Degree in radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registration.
• Post suitable to newly qualified radiographers.

Responsibilities

• Provide general radiography including theatres, dental, fluoroscopy and CT.
• Justify, authorise and perform radiographic examinations from multiple referral pathways.
• Mentor student radiographers and newly qualified radiographers.
• Undertake Quality Assurance as required.

Skills

Plain film radiography

Fluoroscopic radiography

CT imaging

Angiography

Team player

Moving and handling

Prioritise work

Teaching

Compassionate care

Education

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Tools

RIS / PACS

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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

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.

Job 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 theUK 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 eligible vacancies.

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 followsif 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

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been 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.

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust