Job summary
Bank CT/MRI Radiographer, Band 6, Cumberland Infirmary, up to 37.5 hours per week
The department of Radiology at the Cumberland Infirmary is part of the directorate of radiology for north Cumbria and comprises general radiography, fluoroscopy, dental, angio (including coronary) CT, MRI, ultrasound facilities. The directorate undertakes in the region of 230,000 examinations per annum. Referrals for radiological opinion come from a wide range of specialities encountered within an acute district general hospital including 24 hour emergencies and primary care. The establishment includes consultant radiologists, professional lead for radiology, radiographers up to band 8, nurses, admin & clerical, porters and radiology support staff. The directorate of radiology is part of the clinical support division.
Main duties of the job
Work within the team that provides 24 hour MR and CT services, playing a major part in the practical training of radiographers, students and other staff. Take responsibility for the daily organisation of the service as required, amending workload and schedules to adjust for emergencies. Take responsibility for the wellbeing and positive experience of patients and carers in your locality. Participate in research and suggest areas where formal audit and research could aid service quality and development.
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 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.
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 £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. 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.
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 £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. 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
- Degree in radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration.
- Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate diploma or equivalent.
- Certificate of competence in IV administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed diagnostic radiography within an acute hospital.
- Moving & handling the non-independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
- Continuing professional development with portfolio.
- Patient care.
- Signs of deteriorating health and first level life support techniques.
- Infection prevention & control.
- Radiation protection.
- Moving and handling techniques.
- CRIS / PACS.
- Pathology recognition.
- Trust policies and procedures.
- Medicines Management
- MRI &/or CT
Desirable
- MRI &/or CT
- NHS Experience
Skills
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.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Organisational skills.
- Decision making skills.
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Team Member
- Confident
- Meticulous
- Empathetic
Desirable
- Equality and Diversity (from KSF core dimension 6- one to be selected)
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1)
- Support equality and value diversity (Level 2
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration.
- Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate diploma or equivalent.
- Certificate of competence in IV administration
Knowledge
Essential
- Well-developed diagnostic radiography within an acute hospital.
- Moving & handling the non-independently mobile, including those with multiple injuries.
- Continuing professional development with portfolio.
- Patient care.
- Signs of deteriorating health and first level life support techniques.
- Infection prevention & control.
- Radiation protection.
- Moving and handling techniques.
- CRIS / PACS.
- Pathology recognition.
- Trust policies and procedures.
- Medicines Management
- MRI &/or CT
Desirable
- MRI &/or CT
- NHS Experience
Skills
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.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Organisational skills.
- Decision making skills.
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Team Member
- Confident
- Meticulous
- Empathetic
Desirable
- Equality and Diversity (from KSF core dimension 6- one to be selected)
- Act in ways that support equality and value diversity (Level 1)
- Support equality and value diversity (Level 2
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.
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.
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).
