NHS

Radiology Assistant


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Pay24,937.00 - 26,598.00 / year
LocationWhitehaven/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9262-26-0183?language=en&page=100&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Band 3 Radiology Assistant, Full Time posts available ( 37.5 ) - Full or part time will be considered

      The role of the Radiology Assistant is to support the work of Radiologists, Radiographers and Sonographers, providing services 24/7 over 365 days per annum. Applicants must be flexible, able to demonstrate excellent organisational and prioritising skills, use your own initiative and be confident to discuss new ways of working to improve efficiency of the service.

      The successful applicants must be prepared to work flexible hours according to the service needs (shift rota) including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and rotate to community and diagnostic hub sites.

      The work involves a wide variety of duties, including patient care, portering, image handling, clerical work and use of computers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to work directly with patients and support the radiology team in providing high quality diagnostic imaging.

      This position in the Directorate of Radiology offers the opportunity to be part of a growing, vibrant team, providing safe and effective diagnostic imaging to the people of Cumbria and working to bring about dynamic change in patient care.

      Main duties of the job

      Perform a supporting role under direct supervision of qualified staff, working in clinical and office areas, assisting the Radiographers, Sonographers and Consultant Radiologists (including speciality doctors) within the busy Radiology department with patient, equipment and environment care, patient transfer, with some reception, telephone and medical records handling, use of computers and data input duties. Liaise with NHS professionals, support staff and the general public to ensure an efficient service.

      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

      28 January 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      262-A-26-7743234

      Job locations

      West Cumberland Hospital/ Community Diagnostic Hub Workington

      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

      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

      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

      • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
      • Vocational (NVQ) qualifications level 3 in care or equivalent
      • National Care Certificate or commitment to complete as part of induction process

      Experience

      Essential

      • Work in a caring environment.
      • Contact with general public

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • General office procedures.
      • IT skills.
      • Customer service.
      • Requirements of the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation.
      • Understanding of confidentiality

      Desirable

      • Infection control.
      • Patient observations.
      • First level life support.
      • Radiation protection.
      • Radiology examinations.
      • Radiology information and patient administration systems.
      • Medical terminology.

      Skills and Aptitudes

      Essential

      • Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
      • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
      • Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
      • Cannulation skills
      • Extended scope of practice pertinent to role
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
      • Vocational (NVQ) qualifications level 3 in care or equivalent
      • National Care Certificate or commitment to complete as part of induction process

      Experience

      Essential

      • Work in a caring environment.
      • Contact with general public

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • General office procedures.
      • IT skills.
      • Customer service.
      • Requirements of the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation.
      • Understanding of confidentiality

      Desirable

      • Infection control.
      • Patient observations.
      • First level life support.
      • Radiation protection.
      • Radiology examinations.
      • Radiology information and patient administration systems.
      • Medical terminology.

      Skills and Aptitudes

      Essential

      • Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
      • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
      • Ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
      • Cannulation skills
      • Extended scope of practice pertinent to role

      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).

      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).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      West Cumberland Hospital/ Community Diagnostic Hub Workington

      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/ Community Diagnostic Hub Workington

      Homewood Road

      Whitehaven

      CA28 8JG


      Employer's website

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

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