Breast Radiology Assistant

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Breast Radiology Assistant in Carlisle to support the Breast Radiology department. You will assist with breast imaging procedures and patient care, providing a comforting presence to women preparing for examinations. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and have some experience in a clinical environment. Flexible working options are available, making this an ideal role for those seeking a work-life balance.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work under own initiative in clinical settings.
• Compassionate approach towards patients and clients.
• Experience in a healthcare or radiology setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of high quality breast imaging.
• Greet and escort women to examinations and assist with preparations.
• Show a caring attitude towards all patients and visitors.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures assistance

Strong communication

Job description

Bank Breast Radiology Assistant – 0 hrs

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

The Breast Screening unit provides a screening and symptomatic service to the women of North Cumbria aged between 50 and 70. Women are offered breast screening appointments every 3 years at two 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. In addition imaging is provided for the follow‑up of post‑treatment patients and also 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 with interventional procedures, set up trolleys for procedures and assist with any relevant administrative duties.

The successful candidate will be based cross‑site where required.

• Due to the nature of the work this post is only open to female applicants. This provision applies under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 section 7 (2)(d).

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 offers a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Key principles

• 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.

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, before completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK 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.

Cost of the 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: £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 problem

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.