Apprentice Assistant Practitioner *Internal*
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Whitehaven, CA28 8JGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY An opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department at...
This is a training position for a person with experience as a healthcare assistant to undertake study at the University of Cumbria while undertaking practical work. Upon successful completion of the course the candidate will be qualified as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner. The role of Assistant Practitioner is outlined below.
- Within your Scope of Radiographic Practice support the delivery of a Radiology service as a practising member of the multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as set down by the Health Professions Council.
- Plan and manage workload against specific Radiology protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Make the care and well being of patients and their carer or relative the emphasis of your daily duties, ensuring the safety, care and welfare of each patient throughout their examination, understanding and complying with all departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Use negotiation and persuasion to achieve desired examinations, adapting technique when required; reassure patients prior to examinations, explain imaging procedures to gain understanding and cooperation and achieve the desired result.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Maths and English (functional skills) or GCSE at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
Desirable: - Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.; - Level 3 qualifications; - Level 4 study experience; - Care Certificate or working towards.
Experience
Essential: - oExperience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers; - oExperience working with in a multidisciplinary team; - oExperience in healthcare.
Desirable: - Use of a computer.; - PACS/CRIS; - Experience of working in radiology department.
Knowledge
Essential: - oInfection control.; - oKnowledge of pathology, anatomy and physiology.; - oEquality legislation and best practice.; - oInformation and governance.
Desirable: - oMicrosoft Office.; - oManaging complaints & incidents.; - oDealing with challenging behaviour.; - oMedicines management; - oRadiation protection
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good organisational skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Ability to empathise.
- Dexterity and Fine motor skills
Personal attributes
Essential: - oTeam member.; - oMeticulous.; - oWilling to accept responsibility
Other requirements
Essential: - oTrust approval for scope of practice.; - oAble to travel independently between sites
Desirable: - oDriving licence.; - oWilling to work at other Trust sites.
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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