Radiology Administration

Ncic; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

NCIC is recruiting a part-time Radiology Admin/Reception role based at Carlisle, supporting Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital, plus community sites. You will provide a friendly, efficient appointment and reception service, greet patients, handle health records, and manage data entry across multiple systems.

The post involves 23 hours per week on rota shifts (08:00–20:00) and may include job-sharing.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and as part of a team.
• Experience handling health records and data entry in an admin setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient appointment and reception service, greet patients and answer enquiries.
• Handle health records and data entry across patient record systems.
• Carry out associated administrative duties within the Radiology department.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Fast-paced environment

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

NVQ2 in administration or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

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

Main area Radiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract 12 months (Fixed term or secondment) Hours

• Part time
• Job share

23 hours per week (shifts on a rota, 2 days per week 08:00 to 20:00) Job ref 262-A-26-8371453

Site Radiology Town Carlisle Salary £25,272 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

To provide radiology services across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust at two main sites Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven as well as three community sites, Keswick, Penrith and Workington. Comprising general radiography, dental, fluoroscopy, angiography (incl. coronary), Bone Densitometry (DXA), CT, MRI and ultrasound facilities.

Referrals for radiological opinion come from a wide range of specialities typically encountered within a district general hospital, including 24 hour emergencies. General and Dental practitioners also refer patients into the service. The establishment includes consultant radiologists, professional lead, radiographers, nurses, clerical and radiographic support staff

Main duties of the job

All staff are expected to work as part of the admin team within the Radiology department. Provide an efficient and effective appointment and reception service including greeting patients, answering patient enquiries, health record handling, use of computers and associated patient record systems, ensuring efficient and accurate data entry, communicating with patients, carers, clinical and nursing staff.

Carrying out associated clerical duties

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

• GCSE English or equivalent
• NVQ2 in administration or equivalent
• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

• General/administration procedures and systems
• Data protection act and other relevant legislation
• Appointment booking experience

Experience

• Health records
• identification procedures

Skills

• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Able to work as a team member
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Able to work in fast paced environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.