North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, Cumbria
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two motivated individuals for a Trainee Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The 12-month fixed-term role is part of a 37.5-hour week roster, with shifts Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30 and occasional late/weekend rotas. You will join a pharmacy team including ATOs, Technicians and Pharmacists, delivering ward stock, dispensing support, and stock control across the Trust.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two motivated individuals for a Trainee Assistant Technical Officer - Dispensary at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The 12-month fixed-term role is part of a 37.5-hour week roster, with shifts Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30 and occasional late/weekend rotas. You will join a pharmacy team including ATOs, Technicians and Pharmacists, delivering ward stock, dispensing support, and stock control across the Trust.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, Cumbria
Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare? Trainee Assistant Technical Officer- Dispensary NHS AfC: Band 2 Main area 200065 CIC Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Mon - Fri (08:30-16:30) with additional lates, weekend and bank holiday rota) Hours Full time - 75 hours per week (Part of 7 day roster) Job ref 262-A-26- Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £25,272 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/:59 Job overview Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY 12 months fixed term - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 08:30-16:30) including additional lates, weekend and bank holiday rota. The Pharmacy Department at Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle has as opportunity for two enthusiastic and highly motivated people to join our team as a Trainee Assistant Technical officer - Dispensary The post holder will work as part of a pharmacy team of Assistant Technical officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver the pharmacy service to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust. Main duties of the job The role is varied and will include: Supplying stock medicines to wards and departments across the trust Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams. Providing a delivery service of medicines to wards on site. Participating in stock control maintenance. Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels of medicines on wards and departments by participating in the pharmacy topping up service Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION : 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 theUK 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 eligiblevacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. 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. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems Subject to eligibility 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. Person specification Qualifications NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent or willing to work towards. NVQ Optional Units - must include optional NVQ Level 2 Unit 206 - Assemble Prescribed Items or willing to work towards GCSE English language and mathematics or equivalent. NVQ 3 units in receipt and assembly of prescriptions Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Awareness of Stock control process. Recent work in a hospital or community pharmacy. Microsoft Word. E-mail software Internet use. Role of a dispensing ATO in an NHS setting. Skills and Aptitudes Good communication and interpersonal skills. Adaptable to different workplace situations. Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail. Ability to Ability to work accurately to SOPs. Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual. Effective time management. Ability to multitask and prioritise work to achieve deadlines. Motivated Other requirements Able to work out of hours at weekends on a Rota system in the dispensary and for stocktaking when required. Flexible to cover the needs of the service, working across Trusts as required Able to undertake CPD for all aspects relevant to the role, changes in pharmacy practice and self development according to trust policy. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Steven Pilmer Job title Site Operations Lead - CIC Email address Telephone number If you have problems applying, contact Address South Parkhouse Building Baron Way Kingmoor Park Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4SJ Telephone
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare? Trainee Assistant Technical Officer- Dispensary NHS AfC: Band 2 Main area 200065 CIC Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Mon - Fri (08:30-16:30) with additional lates, weekend and bank holiday rota) Hours Full time - 75 hours per week (Part of 7 day roster) Job ref 262-A-26- Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £25,272 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/:59 Job overview Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY 12 months fixed term - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 08:30-16:30) including additional lates, weekend and bank holiday rota. The Pharmacy Department at Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle has as opportunity for two enthusiastic and highly motivated people to join our team as a Trainee Assistant Technical officer - Dispensary The post holder will work as part of a pharmacy team of Assistant Technical officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver the pharmacy service to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust. Main duties of the job The role is varied and will include: Supplying stock medicines to wards and departments across the trust Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams. Providing a delivery service of medicines to wards on site. Participating in stock control maintenance. Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels of medicines on wards and departments by participating in the pharmacy topping up service Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION : 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 theUK 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 eligiblevacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. 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. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems Subject to eligibility 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. Person specification Qualifications NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent or willing to work towards. NVQ Optional Units - must include optional NVQ Level 2 Unit 206 - Assemble Prescribed Items or willing to work towards GCSE English language and mathematics or equivalent. NVQ 3 units in receipt and assembly of prescriptions Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Awareness of Stock control process. Recent work in a hospital or community pharmacy. Microsoft Word. E-mail software Internet use. Role of a dispensing ATO in an NHS setting. Skills and Aptitudes Good communication and interpersonal skills. Adaptable to different workplace situations. Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail. Ability to Ability to work accurately to SOPs. Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual. Effective time management. Ability to multitask and prioritise work to achieve deadlines. Motivated Other requirements Able to work out of hours at weekends on a Rota system in the dispensary and for stocktaking when required. Flexible to cover the needs of the service, working across Trusts as required Able to undertake CPD for all aspects relevant to the role, changes in pharmacy practice and self development according to trust policy. Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Name Steven Pilmer Job title Site Operations Lead - CIC Email address Telephone number If you have problems applying, contact Address South Parkhouse Building Baron Way Kingmoor Park Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4SJ Telephone
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, Cumbria
Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare? North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is seeking an exceptional Director of People & Culture to help shape the future of one of the NHS's most ambitious integrated healthcare organisations. Providing hospital and community health services to more than 500,000 people across one of England's largest and most geographically diverse regions, NCIC employs over 6,500 colleagues delivering more than 70 services across 15 sites. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our values of Kindness, Respect, Ambition and Collaboration underpin our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care every time. As we deliver our ambitious strategy for , we are creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. We are focused on developing our workforce, strengthening leadership, embedding inclusion and creating an outstanding employee experience that enables exceptional patient care. Reporting to the Executive Chief People Officer, the Director of People & Culture will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Trust's people agenda. Main duties of the job Leading organisational development, workforce planning, employee relations, leadership and cultural transformation, you will play a vital role in ensuring our workforce strategy supports the delivery of safe, compassionate and sustainable services. You will also work collaboratively across the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System, helping to shape the wider people agenda across the region. We're looking for an accomplished, values-led leader with substantial senior experience across people, workforce and organisational development within a large, complex organisation. You will have a proven track record of leading strategic workforce transformation, developing inclusive cultures and building high-performing teams, alongside the credibility to influence executive colleagues, clinical leaders, staff representatives and system partners. While experience within the NHS or wider health and care sector would be advantageous, we would also welcome applications from outstanding senior people leaders from other organisations who can demonstrate the strategic leadership, cultural insight and collaborative approach required to succeed in this role. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION : 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 theUK 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 eligiblevacancies. 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. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems Subject to eligibility Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. 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. Person specification Qualifications Chartered Member of the Institute of CIPD Educated to Masters level in a relevant field or can demonstrate an equivalent portfolio Post Graduate management or leadership experience or equivalent qualification Coaching qualification Chartered Fellow of the Institute of CIPD Knowledge and Experience Highly developed knowledge of HR and be a subject matter expert in HR service delivery and operations, HR Business partnering and organisational development Highly developed knowledge or employment legislation , current case law, best practice and has significant experience of interpreting and analysing this in a highly complex organisational setting with due regard to regulatory requirements Demonstrable understanding of current and future drivers for successful people management and development services within the NHS Experience of leading large HR function(s) within a complex organisation Track record of designing, delivering and implementing a values-based leadership culture across a complex organisation. Experience of leading significant and complex, including technical complex change. Significant knowledge and experience of medical staffing matters Experience of collaboration and shared service leadership System leadership experience across multiple sectors Skills and Aptitudes Strategic thinker and ability to work and lead a team on own initiative Personally resilient and able to manage complexity Ability to self motivate and motivate others Ability to prioritise own workload and those of others Exceptional leadership and management skills Ability to analyse highly complex data and professional opinions Ability to present highly complex information to very senior staff at board level and externally, including contentious information. Employer certification / accreditation badges
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare? North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is seeking an exceptional Director of People & Culture to help shape the future of one of the NHS's most ambitious integrated healthcare organisations. Providing hospital and community health services to more than 500,000 people across one of England's largest and most geographically diverse regions, NCIC employs over 6,500 colleagues delivering more than 70 services across 15 sites. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our values of Kindness, Respect, Ambition and Collaboration underpin our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care every time. As we deliver our ambitious strategy for , we are creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. We are focused on developing our workforce, strengthening leadership, embedding inclusion and creating an outstanding employee experience that enables exceptional patient care. Reporting to the Executive Chief People Officer, the Director of People & Culture will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Trust's people agenda. Main duties of the job Leading organisational development, workforce planning, employee relations, leadership and cultural transformation, you will play a vital role in ensuring our workforce strategy supports the delivery of safe, compassionate and sustainable services. You will also work collaboratively across the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System, helping to shape the wider people agenda across the region. We're looking for an accomplished, values-led leader with substantial senior experience across people, workforce and organisational development within a large, complex organisation. You will have a proven track record of leading strategic workforce transformation, developing inclusive cultures and building high-performing teams, alongside the credibility to influence executive colleagues, clinical leaders, staff representatives and system partners. While experience within the NHS or wider health and care sector would be advantageous, we would also welcome applications from outstanding senior people leaders from other organisations who can demonstrate the strategic leadership, cultural insight and collaborative approach required to succeed in this role. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION : 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 theUK 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 eligiblevacancies. 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. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems Subject to eligibility Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. 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. Person specification Qualifications Chartered Member of the Institute of CIPD Educated to Masters level in a relevant field or can demonstrate an equivalent portfolio Post Graduate management or leadership experience or equivalent qualification Coaching qualification Chartered Fellow of the Institute of CIPD Knowledge and Experience Highly developed knowledge of HR and be a subject matter expert in HR service delivery and operations, HR Business partnering and organisational development Highly developed knowledge or employment legislation , current case law, best practice and has significant experience of interpreting and analysing this in a highly complex organisational setting with due regard to regulatory requirements Demonstrable understanding of current and future drivers for successful people management and development services within the NHS Experience of leading large HR function(s) within a complex organisation Track record of designing, delivering and implementing a values-based leadership culture across a complex organisation. Experience of leading significant and complex, including technical complex change. Significant knowledge and experience of medical staffing matters Experience of collaboration and shared service leadership System leadership experience across multiple sectors Skills and Aptitudes Strategic thinker and ability to work and lead a team on own initiative Personally resilient and able to manage complexity Ability to self motivate and motivate others Ability to prioritise own workload and those of others Exceptional leadership and management skills Ability to analyse highly complex data and professional opinions Ability to present highly complex information to very senior staff at board level and externally, including contentious information. Employer certification / accreditation badges
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, Cumbria
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a strategic leader for the Director of People & Culture to shape the future of our large, geographically diverse health system. You will provide executive-level leadership to people, culture and development across 6,500 colleagues and 15 sites, delivering inclusive, high-quality patient care. The role requires a trusted, values-led leader with substantial senior experience in HR, workforce planning, and organisational development,
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a strategic leader for the Director of People & Culture to shape the future of our large, geographically diverse health system. You will provide executive-level leadership to people, culture and development across 6,500 colleagues and 15 sites, delivering inclusive, high-quality patient care. The role requires a trusted, values-led leader with substantial senior experience in HR, workforce planning, and organisational development,
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, Cumbria
Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare? Main area Lead Chaplain Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional on call out of hours) Job ref 262-A-26- Site The Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum. Out of hours on call as per Trust policy Salary period Yearly Closing 28/08/:59 Job overview Lead Chaplain North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is looking to appoint an experienced chaplain to lead and manage the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Team in meeting the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of the Trust's patients, carers and staff. To be responsible for the ongoing strategic organisation, development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust Chaplaincy Services. Main duties of the job To be the principal point of reference for spiritual and religious care within the Trust. To be the Trust knowledge expert, providing professional advice and training on all issues pertaining to faith and beliefs in relation to Health Care Chaplaincy quality standards that influence patient care. Support all levels of staff in providing spiritual care to patients, from the Trust Board to locally based staff of all professions. To also support volunteers and carers in offering spiritual care. With support, to lead and manage the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Team in meeting the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of the Trust's patients, carers and staff, maintaining high standards. To be responsible for the day to day strategic organisation, development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust Chaplaincy Services. To act as key communications / interface link externally between the Trust and all faith communities within the community; local and national forums; the regional and national organisations for Chaplaincy in healthcare; public affairs relating to spirituality. To negotiate and implement service level contracts external to the Trust in relation to the Chaplaincy Team. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main 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 theUK 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 eligiblevacancies. 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. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work related problems Subject to eligibility 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. Person specification Qualifications Accredited Faith Leader Recognised authority within appropriate faith/belief group Educated to degree level or equivalent in a subject relevant to healthcare chaplaincy Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent Master's level degree with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy Registered with Council for Professional Chaplains and Carers (formerly UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains) Experience Committed practice within own faith/ belief group Substantial and significant experience of professionally supervised clinical practice as a healthcare chaplain that must include working with adult patients, end of life care, and on call duties in the acute NHS hospital setting Delegated management or team leadership responsibilities within a healthcare chaplaincy department Teaching, mentoring and training of health professionals, chaplains and students in spiritual and pastoral care Evidence of working with and respecting religious, spiritual and pastoral diversity and differences Chaplaincy experience in emergency care, critical care, neonatology, oncology and palliative care Involvement in audits, service evaluations and surveys Knowledge Leadership knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours Knowledge and understanding of NHS structures, systems and processes relevant to healthcare chaplaincy Cultural competence and religious literacy in diverse religious, spiritual and pastoral traditions Safeguarding policies and procedures Information governance and confidentiality policies relating to healthcare Teamworking and team management Service improvement methodology Training in adult education and teaching Pastoral Supervision using a recognised method appropriate to healthcare chaplaincy Skills and Aptitude A professional Chaplain identity rooted in one's own religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge. Capacity and commitment to learn, critically reflect and develop. Capability and emotional maturity to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgments, and take personal responsibility and initiative. Resilience and adaptability to complex, unpredictable and challenging operating conditions. Ability to demonstrate skills in providing pastoral supervision and reflective practice Self assured, friendly and professional approach to working with colleagues; and the capability to work both independently and collaboratively. Fluent and effective communicator in speech and writing. Ability to build and sustain pastoral and professional relationships and effectively lead a department Ability to perform daily tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Workload prioritisation, time management and the capacity to incorporate new challenges, to manage projects and to hold others to account Personal Circumstances Good standing within own denomination or faith community Respect for differences including other faiths/beliefs Ability to adapt and flex to service needs out of hours and weekends on rota basis, including travelling between sites Ability to travel to sites across the Trust . click apply for full job details
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare? Main area Lead Chaplain Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional on call out of hours) Job ref 262-A-26- Site The Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum. Out of hours on call as per Trust policy Salary period Yearly Closing 28/08/:59 Job overview Lead Chaplain North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) is looking to appoint an experienced chaplain to lead and manage the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Team in meeting the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of the Trust's patients, carers and staff. To be responsible for the ongoing strategic organisation, development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust Chaplaincy Services. Main duties of the job To be the principal point of reference for spiritual and religious care within the Trust. To be the Trust knowledge expert, providing professional advice and training on all issues pertaining to faith and beliefs in relation to Health Care Chaplaincy quality standards that influence patient care. Support all levels of staff in providing spiritual care to patients, from the Trust Board to locally based staff of all professions. To also support volunteers and carers in offering spiritual care. With support, to lead and manage the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Team in meeting the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of the Trust's patients, carers and staff, maintaining high standards. To be responsible for the day to day strategic organisation, development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust Chaplaincy Services. To act as key communications / interface link externally between the Trust and all faith communities within the community; local and national forums; the regional and national organisations for Chaplaincy in healthcare; public affairs relating to spirituality. To negotiate and implement service level contracts external to the Trust in relation to the Chaplaincy Team. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main 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 theUK 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 eligiblevacancies. 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. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work related problems Subject to eligibility 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. Person specification Qualifications Accredited Faith Leader Recognised authority within appropriate faith/belief group Educated to degree level or equivalent in a subject relevant to healthcare chaplaincy Relevant postgraduate certificate or equivalent Master's level degree with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy Registered with Council for Professional Chaplains and Carers (formerly UK Board of Healthcare Chaplains) Experience Committed practice within own faith/ belief group Substantial and significant experience of professionally supervised clinical practice as a healthcare chaplain that must include working with adult patients, end of life care, and on call duties in the acute NHS hospital setting Delegated management or team leadership responsibilities within a healthcare chaplaincy department Teaching, mentoring and training of health professionals, chaplains and students in spiritual and pastoral care Evidence of working with and respecting religious, spiritual and pastoral diversity and differences Chaplaincy experience in emergency care, critical care, neonatology, oncology and palliative care Involvement in audits, service evaluations and surveys Knowledge Leadership knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours Knowledge and understanding of NHS structures, systems and processes relevant to healthcare chaplaincy Cultural competence and religious literacy in diverse religious, spiritual and pastoral traditions Safeguarding policies and procedures Information governance and confidentiality policies relating to healthcare Teamworking and team management Service improvement methodology Training in adult education and teaching Pastoral Supervision using a recognised method appropriate to healthcare chaplaincy Skills and Aptitude A professional Chaplain identity rooted in one's own religious/spiritual/pastoral heritage that integrates professional values and behaviours, skills and specialist knowledge. Capacity and commitment to learn, critically reflect and develop. Capability and emotional maturity to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgments, and take personal responsibility and initiative. Resilience and adaptability to complex, unpredictable and challenging operating conditions. Ability to demonstrate skills in providing pastoral supervision and reflective practice Self assured, friendly and professional approach to working with colleagues; and the capability to work both independently and collaboratively. Fluent and effective communicator in speech and writing. Ability to build and sustain pastoral and professional relationships and effectively lead a department Ability to perform daily tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Workload prioritisation, time management and the capacity to incorporate new challenges, to manage projects and to hold others to account Personal Circumstances Good standing within own denomination or faith community Respect for differences including other faiths/beliefs Ability to adapt and flex to service needs out of hours and weekends on rota basis, including travelling between sites Ability to travel to sites across the Trust . click apply for full job details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, Cumbria
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) invites an experienced chaplain to lead and manage the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Team, meeting the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of patients, carers and staff at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This permanent full-time role carries Band 7 NHS AfC salary £49,387-£56,515 per annum. The post requires strategic development of Chaplaincy services and reporting to Trust leadership.
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) invites an experienced chaplain to lead and manage the Trust-wide Chaplaincy Team, meeting the spiritual, religious and pastoral needs of patients, carers and staff at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This permanent full-time role carries Band 7 NHS AfC salary £49,387-£56,515 per annum. The post requires strategic development of Chaplaincy services and reporting to Trust leadership.