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Job Title
Locum Consultant Radiologist (Interventional)
Company Information
Company: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
Location: CIC/WCH (Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven)
Employment Type: Fixed term (12 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time
Reference Number: 262-A-25-7165971-A
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Consultant Interventional Radiologist to work within the Directorate of Radiology covering North Cumbria. This post has arisen through an investment in the Radiology department to meet the 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. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare throughout North Cumbria.
Location & Working Pattern
The position is based at either the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven. Consultant Radiologists will be required to work across site on a rotational basis, currently 1:7 weekdays at West Cumberland Hospital.
There is provision for remote access to Trust IT systems, and working from home may be possible with agreement from the Clinical Director. The appointee will contribute equally to the out-of-hours work and on-call rota, currently 1:15 (proposed to reduce further with successful recruitment).
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum (Pro Rata)
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Duration: 12 months
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please discuss with the employer if you require relocation support.
Main Duties
The appointee will, together with 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. This includes:
- Providing expert clinical opinion on a range of radiological problems (emergency, inpatient, and elective)
- Performing interventional radiology procedures
- Contributing to the on-call rota
- Participating in clinical governance and risk management
- Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.
We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. 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
- 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.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential:
- FRCR or equivalent
- Subspecialty interventional radiology training
- 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
Desirable:
- Higher Degree
- Sub-specialist training/fellowship
- Leadership and training experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential:
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in clinical Radiology
- Clinical Governance and Risk
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of radiological problems
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable:
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
Management & Administrative
Essential:
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Radiology service
- Ability to cover on call
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable:
- Experience of audit management
Teaching
Essential:
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
- Ability to teach clinical and personal skills required for undergraduate and foundation trainees
Desirable:
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential:
- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit
Desirable:
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Communication skills and abilities
Essential:
- 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
- Confident approach
Desirable:
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Continued Professional/Personal Development
Essential:
- Continued Professional/Personal Development
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- See Consultant Competency Framework
- 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
How to Apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs website. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
International Applicants Checklist:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with the employer
- Prepare your GMC registration documentation
- Prepare evidence of your qualifications and training
- Prepare a detailed CV highlighting your experience in interventional radiology
- Prepare a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and relocation to the UK
- Gather required documents for criminal record checks from countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
Important Application Information
Application Deadline: 27 October 2025
Date Posted: 29 September 2025
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings, please ensure that your Junk Mail is checked regularly.
If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Contact Information
Contact: Dr Louise Dodgeon (Clinical Director Radiology)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01228523444
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.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: CIC/WCH
Town: Carlisle
County:
Postcode: CA2 7HY
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
Privacy Notice
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Supporting Documents
The following documents are available to download:
