Radiographic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to provide clinical support in Radiology services, assisting with X-ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound. Candidates must have clinical experience as a HCSW and be flexible to work weekends and evenings. This role will also require adherence to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Qualifications

• Essential clinical experience as a Healthcare Support Worker or similar role.
• Willingness to complete training specific to the Radiology department.
• Ability to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered staff in general X-ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound services.
• Provide clinical support in Radiology services across multiple sites.
• Work under 24/7 service requirements including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Clinical experience as a HCSW

Flexibility for weekend and evening shifts

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.

We require an individual to join our team providing clinical support in the delivery of Radiology services. The role of the successful applicant will be to assist the registered staff in the general X-ray, CT, MRI and Ultrasound services on the above site, with possible rotation to other NHST sites including Kingscross Hospital, Royal Victoria Hospital and Dundee Dental Hospital.

Clinical experience as a HCSW or similar is essential for this post and further training specific to the Radiology department will be given. Potential candidates should be aware that some examinations are quite intimate and this may not appeal to all individuals.

24/7 services are currently being developed in Radiology; the flexibility to undertake weekend and evening shifts is a key requirement.

Informal enquiries to: Euan Clipston, Principal Radiographer; [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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