Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Radiologist to work within the Directorate of Radiology covering North Cumbria, based at either the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. The Directorate would equally welcome applications from existing and newly trained Consultants, all sub-specialisms are welcomed. Applications who do not have CCT, but are working towards CESR are welcomed to apply and will be offered a Locum Consultant Radiologist post if successful. This post has arisen through an investment in the Radiology department to meet the ever growing demand for diagnostic imaging. Successful applicants will complement a team of existing interventional and diagnostic Consultant Radiologists. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of clinical leadership and management. Consultant Radiologists will be required to work across site on a rotational basis at West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven (WCH). On-Call workload is managed at Cumberland Infirmary site, reporting for both Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with the existing consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical radiology service to the Trust and other users of the service.
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.
About us
Our CEO, Trudie Davies, and Executive Medical Director, Adrian Clements, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Sally Rushton on Sally.Rushton1@ncic.nhs.uk for Trudie and Julia McClune on Julia.mcclune@ncic.nhs.uk for Adrian.
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: 11 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A-26-7803818
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* FRCR or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
* Inclusion on the Specialist Registrar in Radiology (or within six months of inclusion on GMC specialist register)
* Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by interview.
Experience & Knowledge
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Radiology.
* Clinical Governance.
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in radiology.
* Clinical Governance and Risk.
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of radiological problems both emergency, inpatient and elective.
* Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Management & Administrative
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Radiology service.
* Ability to cover on call.
* Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently.
Teaching
* Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
* Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for undergraduate and foundation trainees.
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
* Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Communication skills and abilities
* Demonstration of Trust values - kindness, compassion, ambition and respect
* Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
* Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
* Team loyalty
* Positive approach to lessons learnt
* Confident approach
Continued Professional / Personal Development
* Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
* Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
* Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes
* See Consultant Competency Framework (Appendix 3).
* Participation in on call and emergency cover.
* Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.
Employer details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
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