MRI/CT Radiographer Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Fife is seeking a Radiography Assistant to join the cross sectional team supporting MRI and CT services across two sites. You will provide clinical assistance to Radiologists and Radiographers, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout MRI/CT procedures.

Flexibility is essential to cover extended days and weekends; prior cannulation and vital signs skills are desirable, with training available. The role may involve travel between NHS Fife locations to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiology is beneficial but training will be provided.
• Cannulation and vital signs skills are desirable as part of the role.
• Flexible and adaptable to extended days and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to Radiologists and Radiographers.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during MRI/CT procedures.
• Support the MRI/CT service across NHS Fife locations.
• Travel between sites as required.

Skills

Cannulation

Vital signs

Team player

Flexible hours

Tools

RIS - Radiology Information System

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Radiology NHS Fife.

We are looking to appoint a Radiography Assistant to join our friendly cross sectional team. The MRI/CT Service provides an extended 7 day service across two sites.

You will be providing clinical support for Radiologists and Radiographers ensuring the comfort and safety of the patient undergoing MRI/CT.

The successful candidate must be a team player who is enthusiastic and can work flexible hours to include extended days and weekends. Previous cannulation and vital signs skills are desirable as this is an essential part of the role, however training can be given.

Experience within a Radiology department and knowledge of the Radiology Information System would be advantageous although training will be given. Acute service provision requires a flexible approach to working patterns

You should be able to travel and work efficiently and effectively in various work locations within NHS Fife, to meet the requirements of the service.

A commitment to Public Holiday rotas and extended working days/weekends to meet the needs of the service is essential

Informal Enquiries:David Pirie, Lead MRI Radiographer. Tel [phone] ext 23113

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