214301 Radiographic Department Assistant (KA)

NHS National Services Scotland; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking motivated individuals to join their radiology team as Radiographic Departmental Assistants. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to support Radiographers in cross-sectional imaging across multiple hospitals. Ideal candidates will possess NHS experience and be ready to engage in a dynamic work environment with flexible shifts. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent patient care and expand your skills in a supportive setting. Don't miss the chance to be part of a vital healthcare service, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Previous NHS experience is essential for applicants.
• Candidates must be motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Support Radiographers in various aspects of radiography.
• Participate in 5/7 rosters and cover evening/weekend shifts.

Skills

NHS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

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.

Department of Radiology

NHS Lothian

Radiology Directorate

Band 3 Radiographic Departmental Assistants – 37 hours

Permanent – 10 posts

We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious candidates to join our radiology team working as Radiographic Department Assistants across NHS Lothian. These posts will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates to support Radiographers in various aspects of radiography including cross-sectional imaging at Western General Hospital, St John’s Hospital, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Department of Clinical Neurology.

These posts support the expansion of services on all sites and provides an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to broaden their experience.

The successful applicants will be required to participate in 5/7 rosters and provide cover for evening and weekend shifts. There may be an opportunity to work across the sites depending on service need.

Applicants must have previous NHS experience.

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 01312423726.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post

**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**

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.

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.