229735 Radiology Department Assistant

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health care institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Trainee Radiology Assistant to support Radiographers and Radiologists during various imaging examinations. The ideal candidate will gain experience in clinical support and maintenance of imaging equipment. This full-time role offers training opportunities and requires commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting Radiographers and Radiologists.
• Understanding of MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and Mammographic examinations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiographers and Radiologists during examinations.
• Maintain specialist equipment and the imaging environment.

Skills

Assistance during Radiographic examinations

Specialist clinical support

Job description

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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.

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.

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: .

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.

The purpose of this post is 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

NAME: Kayleigh Grant

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

TELEPHONE: [phone]

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

• Up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
• More than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70% of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate.
• More than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
• More than three years from completion of training: 60% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.

For further guidance on Annex 21 please follow this link:

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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