Clinical Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Clinical Support Worker in Radiology, Band 3, 21.6 hours per week, permanent. The post is based at Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, with occasional travel to Benbecula for ultrasound chaperoning.

The successful candidate will join a team of radiographers and sonographers, delivering high-quality imaging services, patient care, and efficient department operations in a remote, island setting.

Qualifications

• Some healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with radiology or patient-facing roles helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Radiology.
• Prepare for and assist with radiological procedures including biopsies and drainages.
• Carry out general duties: reception, booking, telephone coverage, stock control.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Direct patient care

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.

Clinical Support Worker

Band 3 £29,103 - £31,409 pro rata

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata

21.6 hours per week

Permanent post

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic colleague to work in our busy Radiology department. This position would be particularly suitable for applicants with some healthcare experience and who have a particular interest in radiology and remote and rural working.

You will have the opportunity to work in a ‘state of the art’ department with a friendly team including Radiographers and Sonographers dedicated to providing a high quality Radiographic service to the Western Isles population.

The post holder will provide direct patient care, ensure a clean and hygienic working environment and prepare for and assist with general and specialised Radiological procedures, including biopsies and drainages.

The post holder will carry out general duties such as reception, booking patients into the Radiology Information System, answering the telephone and assisting in maintaining agreed stock levels of consumable items.

The post will be based at the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, with occasional visits to the Uist and Barra Hospital in Benbecula to provide chaperoning duties for ultrasound clinics.

For further information please contact Joanne Adlam, Lead MR Radiographer / deputy Radiology Manager, NHS Western Isles on 01851 702224.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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CLOSING DATE: 01/09/2026

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