About this role
Job summary
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.
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 £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. oHPC registration. oRelevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent.
Desirable
oRelevant post graduate diploma or equivalent.
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.
Desirable
oTeaching and appraisal
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
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.
Personal Circumstances Essential
oHigh Integrity oTeam member. oConfident. oMeticulous. oEmpathic. oWilling to accept responsibility.
Desirable
oDesire to progress academically.
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. oMust be within 30 minutes travelling time of base hospital when On Call.
Desirable
oDriving licence.
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 The Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)