Diagnostic Radiographer *Internal*

Ncic; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including le‑

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is recruiting a Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5 to cover 37.5 hours per week at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The role involves 24/7 radiology services, including theatre, fluoroscopy, angiography and CT, with on-call duties.

You must hold a BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and be HCPC registered. The post includes on-call shifts, support for student radiographers, and opportunities within a Trust delivering 24/7 care.

Qualifications

• Must have BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration.
• Provide radiology service across North Cumbria including general radiography, theatres, dental, fluoroscopy, angiography and CT.
• Justify and perform radiographic examinations from multiple referral pathways including general and dental practitioners.
• Provide 24/7 department cover including on-call for emergency and in-patient examinations.
• Mentor student radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and newly qualified radiographers.

Responsibilities

• Justify and perform radiographic examinations from multiple referral pathways.
• Provide 24/7 department cover including on-call.
• Radiology service across North Cumbria including CT/angiography.
• Mentor student radiographers and assistants.

Skills

Plain film

Fluoroscopic radiography

Emergency radiography

Team member

Moving and handling

Ability to teach

Prioritise work

Compassionate care

Education

BSc Hons Diagnostic 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 (37.5 hour post, Successful candidate expected to participate in Full shift pattern including evening, weekends and nightshifts) Job ref 262-A-26-8317066

Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

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

Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5 - 37.5 hours 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, fluoroscopic and angiography services, with expectation to participate in on-call rota. All applicants are required to have BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration.

Main duties of the job

Work as a diagnostic radiographer to provide a radiology service across North Cumbria comprising general radiography including theatres, dental, fluoroscopy, angiography (incl. coronary) and CT. Work independently to Justify and perform radiographic examinations from a range of referral pathways including general and dental practitioners. Provide 24/7 department cover including on-call for emergency and in-patient examinations. Work as part of the Radiology team to provide mentorship for student radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and newly qualified radiographers.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Personal Circumstances

• Confident
• Meticulous
• Calm
• Willing to accept responsbility
• Enthusiasm for further learning

Other Requirements

• Flexible approach to work
• 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.