Job summary
- Main area
- 200055
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: 37.5 hours
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours. Required to partake in full rota rotation including out of hours and weekend shifts as well as on-calls)
- Job ref
- 262-A-26-7764938
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Cumberland Hospital
- Town
- Whitehaven
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Band 6 Specialist Radiographer - 37.5 hours.
An opportunity has arisen within the X-ray department at the West Cumberland Hospital as a Band 6 Specialist Radiographer.
The successful candidate will be expected to be competent in plain film, theatre, fluoroscopy and have the skills and knowledge in DXA and CT. The successful candidate will also be expected to support the X-ray Lead Radiographer and take responsibility as a senior within the main X-ray Department coordinating and organisation on day-to-day basis and take on additional responsibilities within the department and fulfil their duties to a high standard and meet the demands of the service.
There may be expectation to travel to satellite sites including Workington to cover if required.
The candidate will be expected to fulfil the role of as set out in the job description and partake in the full rota rotation including out of hours and weekends as well as the on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include:
- Supporting and deputising for the Lead Radiographers in specialist areas in providing a comprehensive service, using initiative to meet and organise the demands of the service.
- Take responsibility for the daily organisation and coordinating activities within the available resources.
- Undertake additional responsibilities within the department as set out by the Lead Radiographers, ensuring they are completed and fulfilled to a high standard
- Supervise and assist in the practical training of radiographers and radiography helpers. Willingly help other professionals to understand radiographic procedures and images.
- Act as mentor or preceptor to less experienced staff as required.
- Work as a member of the team that plays a major part in the practical training of student radiographers.
- Introduce new members of staff to their duties and play a key role in the departmental induction programme.
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 eligible vacancies
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
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: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 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
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
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
Essential criteria
- • Degree in radiography or equivalent.
- • HCPC registration.
- • Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- • Relevant post graduate diploma or equivalent.
- • Certificate of competence in IV administration.
Experience
Essential criteria
- • General Radiology Experience working in the NHS.
- • Well-developed diagnostic radiography within an acute hospital.
- • Experience in specialist field(s) of radiology ( as appropriate to role)
- • Moving & handling the non-independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
- • Continuing professional development with portfolio.
- • Patient care.
- • CRIS / PACS.
Desirable criteria
- • Teaching and appraisal
- Incident Management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Excellent General Radiography.
- • Patient care including signs of deteriorating health and first level life support techniques
- • Continuing professional development with portfolio.
- • Patient care.
- • Infection prevention & control.
- • Protection of persons against radiation hazards
- • Moving and handling techniques.
- • IM&T
- • CRIS / PACS.
- • Pathology recognition.
- • Trust policies and procedures.
- • Medicines Management
Desirable criteria
- • Speciality specific through personally directed study and training.
- • Use of PC.
- • Microsoft office.
- • Use of email and internet.
- • Policy, protocol & guideline production.
- • Incident Management
- • Risk assessment
- • DEXA Experience.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- • Moving & handling skills.
- • Ability to use initiative appropriately.
- • Ability to motivate.
- • Ability to teach.
- • Mentorship skills.
- • Ability to meet deadlines.
- • Able to move & manipulate radiology equipment and wear protective clothing.
- • Excellent Decision making skills.
- • Excellent Organisational skills.
- • Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desirable criteria
- • Leadership skills.
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- • Flexible approach to working patterns.
- • Willing to work across the NCUH Trust and travel to community sites as required.
- • Willing to develop skills to extend the role as required.
Desirable criteria
- • Driving licence.
- • Must be within 30 minutes travelling time of base hospital when On Call.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlotte Steel
- Job title
- X-Ray Lead Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01946 523345
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