Imaging Assistant

NHS Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a motivated Imaging Assistant for the Medical Imaging department at University Hospital Ayr. The role involves supporting radiologists and radiographers and delivering high standards of patient care.

You should have SVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, strong communication skills, and be prepared to work across seven days; there is potential to progress from Band 2 to Band 3 after Imaging Assistant Competency Framework completion.

Qualifications

• SVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computing skills for administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support radiologists and radiographers in patient care.
• Assist in monitoring patients and supporting the department routines.
• Assist with intravenous cannulation after training.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care experience

Team support

Education

SVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social 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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. 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. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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.

UK Driving Licence

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

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Ruth Easton, Site Superintendent Radiographer or Leigh McGrath, Deputy Site Superintendent radiographer.

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.

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.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.