# Specialist Radiographer *Internal Applicants Only* > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-radiographer-internal-applicants-only/00648210-7be4-4e79-9086-803b7b3bb5c7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-radiographer-internal-applicants-only/00648210-7be4-4e79-9086-803b7b3bb5c7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Carlisle - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: 37.5 hours - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hour post. Required to partake in full rota rotation including out of hours and weekend shifts as well as on-calls.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T14:01:18.378Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Carlisle/North_Cumbria_Integrated_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust//-v8024767 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8024767?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ncic.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY Band 6 Specialist Radiographer - 37.5 hours An opportunity has arisen within the X-ray department at the Cumberland Infirmary as a Band 6 Specialist Radiographer . The successful candidate will be expected to be competent in Interventional Radiography and have the skills and knowledge to act as the lead radiographer during interventional procedures. They will also be expected to oversee the daily running of Keswick X-ray department and be responsible for the service at the community site. There will be an expectation that the candidate will spend at least 1 day per week at Keswick with the other days in the Cumberland Infirmary. The successful candidate will be expected to support the X-ray Lead & Interventional 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. 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 including interventional radiography 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. ### 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. 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 ## Job Details INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY Band 6 Specialist Radiographer - 37.5 hours An opportunity has arisen within the X-ray department at the Cumberland Infirmary as a Band 6 Specialist Radiographer . The successful candidate will be expected to be competent in Interventional Radiography and have the skills and knowledge to act as the lead radiographer during interventional procedures. They will also be expected to oversee the daily running of Keswick X-ray department and be responsible for the service at the community site. There will be an expectation that the candidate will spend at least 1 day per week at Keswick with the other days in the Cumberland Infirmary. The successful candidate will be expected to support the X-ray Lead & Interventional 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. 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. ## Job Description The main duties of this role include: Supporting and deputising for the Lead Radiographers in specialist areas including interventional radiography 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. ## 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: £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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - - 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** - - 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 ### Experience **Essential** - - 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. **Desirable** - - Teaching and appraisal ### Qualifications **Essential** - - Degree in radiography or equivalent. - - HPC registration. - - Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent. **Desirable** - - Relevant post graduate diploma or equivalent. ### Other requirements **Essential** - - 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. - - Must be within 30 minutes travelling time of base hospital when On Call. **Desirable** - - Driving licence. ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - - 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** - - Leadership skills. ### Personal Circumstances **Essential** - - High Integrity - - Team member. - - Confident. - - Meticulous. - - Empathic. - - Willing to accept responsibility. **Desirable** - - Desire to progress academically. ## Documents - [a-26-8024767 specialist radiographer b6 (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10311545) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.