Imaging Assistant

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Ayr; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking an Imaging Assistant for Medical Imaging at University Hospital Ayr. You will support radiologists and radiographers, assist with patient care and monitoring, and may perform intravenous cannulation after training.

The role requires SVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care, excellent communication, and good computing skills. You must be willing to travel to other sites within the trust; 36 hours per week; permanent post.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support radiologists and radiographers to carry out their duties.
• Assist in all aspects of patient care and monitor patients.
• Perform intravenous cannulation after training.
• Contribute to departmental audit activities and CPD.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computing skills

Patient care

Education

SVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Advertised location: Ayr
Advertised salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Employment type: Permanent

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Imaging Assistant within our Medical Imaging based at University Hospital Ayr.

Hours

36 hours per week

What you will do

The University Hospital Ayr is looking an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join our friendly team.

Applicants should have a general knowledge of the role of the department and experience within an x-ray setting would be advantageous.

You will support radiologists and radiographers to carry out their duties and assist them with all aspects of patient care. Experience in a caring role is essential as you will be dealing with patients some of whom may be seriously ill. You will undertake a mentally and physically demanding job. The post holder will assist in the patient monitoring process and, following training, will perform intravenous cannulation.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe caring and respectful way.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to their own development.

They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. You will be involved in departmental audit activities. Our department actively promotes a positive culture of CPD

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

An SVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential as is excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good computing skills are also necessary as administration tasks are an essential part of the role.

There may be a high commitment to these duties in response to service needs. These duties will be rostered and will be worked over 7 days. You will also be able to demonstrate awareness of health and safety issues.

The successful candidate will progress from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of Imaging Assistant Competency Framework and Health Care Support Workers Mandatory Induction Standards.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Ruth Easton, Site Superintendent Radiographer [e-mail] or Leigh McGrath, Deputy Site Superintendent radiographer [e-mail]

UK Driving Licence

A driving licence is essential as you will be expected to work at other sites within NHS Ayrshire & Arran as necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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.