North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Radiographer

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7764938

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Job description

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 theUK 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

Job description

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 theUK 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

  • oDegree in radiography or equivalent.
  • oHCPC registration.
  • oRelevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oRelevant post graduate diploma or equivalent.
  • oCertificate of competence in IV administration.

Experience

Essential

  • o General Radiology Experience working in the NHS.
  • oWell-developed diagnostic radiography within an acute hospital.
  • oExperience in specialist field(s) of radiology ( as appropriate to role)
  • oMoving & handling the non-independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
  • o Continuing professional development with portfolio.
  • o Patient care.
  • o CRIS / PACS.

Desirable

  • oTeaching and appraisal
  • Incident Management

Knowledge

Essential

  • oExcellent General Radiography.
  • oPatient care including signs of deteriorating health and first level life support techniques
  • oContinuing professional development with portfolio.
  • oPatient care.
  • oInfection prevention & control.
  • oProtection of persons against radiation hazards
  • oMoving and handling techniques.
  • oIM&T
  • oCRIS / PACS.
  • oPathology recognition.
  • oTrust policies and procedures.
  • oMedicines Management

Desirable

  • oSpeciality specific through personally directed study and training.
  • oUse of PC.
  • oMicrosoft office.
  • oUse of email and internet.
  • oPolicy, protocol & guideline production.
  • oIncident Management
  • oRisk assessment
  • o DEXA Experience.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • oWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  • oMoving & handling skills.
  • oAbility to use initiative appropriately.
  • oAbility to motivate.
  • oAbility to teach.
  • oMentorship skills.
  • oAbility to meet deadlines.
  • oAble to move & manipulate radiology equipment and wear protective clothing.
  • oExcellent Decision making skills.
  • oExcellent Organisational skills.
  • oAbility to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Desirable

  • oLeadership skills.

Other requirements

Essential

  • oFlexible approach to working patterns.
  • oWilling to work across the NCUH Trust and travel to community sites as required.
  • oWilling to develop skills to extend the role as required.

Desirable

  • oDriving licence.
  • o Must be within 30 minutes travelling time of base hospital when On Call.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oDegree in radiography or equivalent.
  • oHCPC registration.
  • oRelevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oRelevant post graduate diploma or equivalent.
  • oCertificate of competence in IV administration.

Experience

Essential

  • o General Radiology Experience working in the NHS.
  • oWell-developed diagnostic radiography within an acute hospital.
  • oExperience in specialist field(s) of radiology ( as appropriate to role)
  • oMoving & handling the non-independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
  • o Continuing professional development with portfolio.
  • o Patient care.
  • o CRIS / PACS.

Desirable

  • oTeaching and appraisal
  • Incident Management

Knowledge

Essential

  • oExcellent General Radiography.
  • oPatient care including signs of deteriorating health and first level life support techniques
  • oContinuing professional development with portfolio.
  • oPatient care.
  • oInfection prevention & control.
  • oProtection of persons against radiation hazards
  • oMoving and handling techniques.
  • oIM&T
  • oCRIS / PACS.
  • oPathology recognition.
  • oTrust policies and procedures.
  • oMedicines Management

Desirable

  • oSpeciality specific through personally directed study and training.
  • oUse of PC.
  • oMicrosoft office.
  • oUse of email and internet.
  • oPolicy, protocol & guideline production.
  • oIncident Management
  • oRisk assessment
  • o DEXA Experience.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • oWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  • oMoving & handling skills.
  • oAbility to use initiative appropriately.
  • oAbility to motivate.
  • oAbility to teach.
  • oMentorship skills.
  • oAbility to meet deadlines.
  • oAble to move & manipulate radiology equipment and wear protective clothing.
  • oExcellent Decision making skills.
  • oExcellent Organisational skills.
  • oAbility to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Desirable

  • oLeadership skills.

Other requirements

Essential

  • oFlexible approach to working patterns.
  • oWilling to work across the NCUH Trust and travel to community sites as required.
  • oWilling to develop skills to extend the role as required.

Desirable

  • oDriving licence.
  • o Must be within 30 minutes travelling time of base hospital when On Call.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

X-Ray Lead Radiographer

Charlotte Steel

charlotte.steel@ncic.nhs.uk

01946523345

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7764938

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG


Supporting documents

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