Job Summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Specialist Radiographer, Cardiology. Band 6 Fixed Term for 12 months. 20hrs hours per week
We have a fantastic secondment opportunity to cover 12 months Maternity leave for a Band 6 Specialist Radiographer in the Heart Centre CIC.
We have a 12 bedded unit with a radial lounge caring for cardiology in- patients and elective day patients undergoing a range of procedures including percutaneous coronary intervention, injectable loop recorder insertion and PPM and an on call service out of hours for primary PCI. We currently have one catheterisation lab but are in the process of expanding and looking for experienced radiographers who are caring, work well within our small team and have vision and motivation to help move the service we provide forward.
Main duties of the job
The Main Duties Of This Role Include:
- Become expert in operating the highly complex Medical Devices used in delivering the Radiographic aspects of this service
- Become expert in conforming to the highest standards of radiographic techniques
- Maintain competence in the use of all relevant Medical Devices
- Regularly review the current developments in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging, making recommendations for changes in practice informed by NICE and other evidence based guidelines.
- Manage the radiographic aspects of the cardiac catheter laboratory including the environment and the equipment.
- Develop and maintain a quality assurance program for the x-ray equipment.
- Manage the injection of contrast via a powered injector ensuring the parameters are adjusted accurately for each injection and the timing of each injection is optimum.
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
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
262-A-25-7287503
Job locations
The Heart Centre, Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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.
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.
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.
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.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure And Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The Changes Mean That:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,
email or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust Is Committed To Safeguarding Adults And Children Therefore If The Post Is Subject To The Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as Amended) The Successful Candidate(s) Will Be Subject To a Criminal Records Check With The Disclosure And Barring Service (DBS). 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: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
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.
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.
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.
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.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
The Trust Is Committed To Safeguarding Adults And Children Therefore If The Post Is Subject To The Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as Amended) The Successful Candidate(s) Will Be Subject To a Criminal Records Check With The Disclosure And Barring Service (DBS). 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: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in radiography or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
- Previous experience in Cardiac / Interventional radiography
- Evidence of Post graduate study
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Good organisational skills.
- Independent and agile thinker
- Problem solving skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to empathise.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
- Flexible attitude
Desirable
- Keyboard skills
- Cath-lab skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Meticulous.
- Willing to accept responsibility.
- Calm under pressure
Essential
Other requirements
- Flexible in working patterns
- Able to participate in 24 / 365 service.
- Attendance on site within 40 minutes when responsible for On Call duties
- Able to travel independently between sites.
Desirable
- Driving licence.
- Willing to work at other Trust sites.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oIn using Complex Radiographic Medical Devices
- oWell-developed general radiography skills.
- oExperience in fluoroscopy and theatre radiography.
- oExperience of Mentorship and Teaching of staff and students
- oApplication of human resource policies
- oIR(MER)2017, IRR17 and employer's procedures
- oLocal rules
- oSpecialist knowledge of Cardiac and vascular radiography procedures.
- oOf Complex Radiographic Medical Devices used within Cardiology / Interventional angiography
- oContinuing professional development with portfolio.
- oQA equipment testing.
- oRadiation protection.
- oInfection control
- oPACS and Image processing.
- oManaging complaints & incidents including incident reporting.
- oDealing with challenging behaviour
- oEquality legislation and best practice
- oMedicines management
Desirable
- oUse of a computer.
- oPrevious experience in Cardiac / Interventional radiography
- oMultidisciplinary team leadership
- oHuman resources
- oAppraisals
- oComplex procedures
Person Specification
Essential
- oIn using Complex Radiographic Medical Devices
- oWell-developed general radiography skills.
- oExperience in fluoroscopy and theatre radiography.
- oExperience of Mentorship and Teaching of staff and students
- oApplication of human resource policies
- oIR(MER)2017, IRR17 and employer's procedures
- oLocal rules
- oSpecialist knowledge of Cardiac and vascular radiography procedures.
- oOf Complex Radiographic Medical Devices used within Cardiology / Interventional angiography
- oContinuing professional development with portfolio.
- oQA equipment testing.
- oRadiation protection.
- oInfection control
- oPACS and Image processing.
- oManaging complaints & incidents including incident reporting.
- oDealing with challenging behaviour
- oEquality legislation and best practice
- oMedicines management
Desirable
- oUse of a computer.
- oPrevious experience in Cardiac / Interventional radiography
- oMultidisciplinary team leadership
- oHuman resources
- oAppraisals
- oComplex procedures
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
The Heart Centre, Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
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
The Heart Centre, Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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