213645 Radiology Department Assistant (GH)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a Trainee role in Radiography. This position offers the opportunity to assist Radiographers and Radiologists during diverse imaging examinations, ensuring a high quality of service to patients. The role emphasizes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society. With a commitment to support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions, this organization fosters an inclusive environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply early due to anticipated high interest in this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiographers and Radiologists during various imaging examinations.
• Provide direct specialist clinical support and maintain specialist equipment.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

To assist Radiographers and Radiologists during Radiographic, Mammographic, MRI, CT, Radionuclide, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic examinations, providing direct specialist clinical support, maintenance of specialist equipment and the imaging environment in order to ensure a high quality of service to patients.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact [e-mail] or 01312423725.

Annex 21 (U)

*Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies*

For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:

• up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
• more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
• more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
• more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.

For further guidance on Annex 21 – please follow this link: Annex 21 – Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**