Diagnostic Radiographer *Internal*

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

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Diagnostic Radiographer (Band 5) to join the 24/7 radiology service. 37.5 hours per week, with on-call duties, and opportunities to work across general radiography, theatres, fluoroscopy, angiography and CT.

Candidates must have BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent and HCPC registration. The post offers a supportive team, relocation assistance for some posts, and NHS benefits. Closing date 29 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree in radiography or equivalent.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• 24/7 radiology service with on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiology service across NCIC, including general radiography, theatres, CT, fluoroscopy and angiography.
• Justify and perform radiographic examinations across referral pathways.
• Mentor student radiographers and junior staff.

Skills

Team member

Initiative

Prioritise work

Teach

Motivate self & others

Compassionate values

Education

BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

HCPC registration

Tools

RIS

PACS

Plain film radiography

Fluoroscopy

Angiography

CT

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Radiographer *Internal*

The closing date is 29 October 2026

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.

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

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 eligible vacancies.

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

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.

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

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearPro Rata Per Annum