Overview
Bank Breast Radiology Assistant
The closing date is 16 February 2026.
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 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 trollies for procedures as well as assist with any relevant admin 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 of the job
* Greet and escort women to 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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
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