About us
We provide hospital and community services to more than half a million people across Cumbria and North Lancashire, delivering over 70 services from 15 main locations through the dedication and expertise of more than 6,500 colleagues.
Who we are
We provide hospital and community health services to a half a million people. We’re responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ over 6500 members of staff.
Our values of kindness, respect, ambition and collaboration drive us to provide safe, high-quality care every time.
NCIC is part of North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a partnership of organisations including local councils, voluntary and community services that provide health and care across our region.
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.
We are both a challenged organisation and ambitious to improve. This means we want the highest quality leaders and professionals to join our team to help us on our journey. We are committed to our people and looking after their health and well being, prioritising education and training and treating people respectfully as key requirements for any leadership role applicant, but especially in our Chief Nurse.We are part of the Great North Healthcare Alliance and believe that collaboration and partnership, locally, regionally and nationally will help us to address health inequalities and improve outcomes and experience for both staff and patients. You will need to commit to open, transparent and honest communication and the ability to lead and inspire change at local and system level.
We have a genuine intent and passion to provide high quality care to our patients and would welcome interest from those with a desire and energy to join us.
Our services
Our services are aligned across the following core areas:
- Emergency Care
- Specialty Medicine
- Surgical Care
- Specialist Surgical Care
- Community Care
- Diagnostics and Clinical Support
- Critical Care, Anaesthesia and Theatres
- Women and Children’s
- Operational & Nursing Trust wide
Our People
We have a diverse and skilled workforce delivering services across acute hospital settings and community-based health services. Our colleagues play a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality care for our population.
Clinical Staff
Nursing & Midwifery
This group includes Registered Nurses and Midwives, alongside specialist roles such as Urology Nurse Specialists, Sexual Health Nurses, and Lead Nurse Endoscopists.
Medical & Dental
Our medical and dental workforce comprises Consultants, Specialty Registrars, and Salaried General Practitioners (GPs).
Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
This professional group includes Occupational Therapists, Radiographers (including CT and MRI specialists), and Psychologists.
Health Science Services
Roles within this group include Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants, and Anatomical Pathology Technicians, who provide essential diagnostic and scientific services.
Support & Patient Care Staff
Clinical Support Workers
These colleagues support clinical teams across services and include Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), Home Care Practitioners, and specialist support workers in areas such as renal and neonatal care.
Support Services
This group includes Porters, Domestic Assistants, and Housekeeping Supervisors, who ensure our facilities are safe, clean, and operational.
Administrative & Operational Staff
Administrative Services
A wide range of administrative roles support the day-to-day delivery of care, including Medical Secretaries, Ward Clerks, Clerk Typists, and Team Secretaries.
Corporate & Infrastructure
This group includes specialist staff working in departments such as:
- Digital Healthcare (e.g. IT Applications Managers and Specialists)
- Finance (e.g. Accountancy Assistants)
- People Services (e.g. HR Advisors)
Management & Governance
This group includes the Board of Directors (Executive and Non-Executive Directors), Governors, and Service Managers who oversee strategic direction, operational delivery, and governance.
Volunteers, Cadets & Apprentices
The Trust is further supported by volunteers, who provide valuable assistance in roles such as mealtime support, alongside apprentices who are developing skills across a range of professional and operational areas.
Our vision and values
We want to build a new integrated health and care system to create healthier and happier communities.
Our values guide the way we work every day from board to ward. We want to make our services the best they can be for our patients, workforce and partners in the community.
Each value has a series of behaviours behind it that we’re building into everything we do, from our appraisals to our policies and procedures.
Kindness
Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a great deal.
Respect
We’re respectful to everyone and are open, honest and fair.
Ambition
We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams, organisation and partners.
Collaboration
We’re stronger and better working together with and for our patients.