Breast Radiology Assistant

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking a Breast Radiology Assistant to support the Breast Imaging team. The successful candidate will assist with breast imaging and interventional procedures while helping to ensure a positive patient experience. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude, ability to work independently, and strong teamwork skills. The role provides opportunities for professional development and operates under a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Free counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience assisting during clinical procedures under direction of imaging staff.
• Ability to greet and escort patients with care.
• Strong communication skills for patient instructions.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients for X-ray or ultrasound examinations.
• Assist women during special X-ray and ultrasound procedures.
• Support breast radiology team during interventional procedures.

Skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Team player within the multi-disciplinary team

Caring and responsible attitude

Job description

Breast Radiology Assistant 37.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen within the Breast Radiology department as a Radiology Assistant.

The Breast Screening unit provides a screening and symptomatic service to women in North Cumbria aged between 50 and 70.

Women are offered breast screening appointments every 3 years at 2 sites in North Cumbria: Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital.

The department also provides imaging support for a one‑stop outpatient breast clinic in conjunction with the Breast Surgeon, performing image guided breast interventional procedures. Imaging is also provided for the follow‑up of post‑treatment patients and for family history screening.

The successful candidate will be expected to work as a member of the Breast Imaging team to assist in the provision of high quality breast imaging, assist the breast radiology team with interventional procedures, set trollies for procedures and assist with relevant admin duties.

The successful candidate will be based at Cumberland Infirmary, however cross‑site working may be required to meet the demands of the service.

Main Duties

Greet and escort women to the changing area and assist them to prepare for their X‑ray or ultrasound examination by giving clear instructions and helping with undressing/dressing where appropriate.

• Assist women during special X‑ray and ultrasound procedures.
• Assist in clinical procedures under the direction of Imaging staff.
• Show a caring, responsible attitude towards all patients, clients and visitors.
• Have the ability to work under own initiative and also be a team player within the breast multi‑disciplinary team.

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 serves 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

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Disclosure And Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check for any previous convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction.

• Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40 (deducted over 4 months or one‑off).
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40 (deducted over 4 months or one‑off).

NCIC 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 – 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 close earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure 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 usually takes place within 2 weeks of the closing date.

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