Radiography Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a dynamic, caring radiography support member to join the Caithness General Hospital imaging team in Wick. You will assist patients, Sonographers, Radiographers and Radiologists across Diagnostic Imaging procedures, maintaining patient dignity and comfort throughout.

This is a full-time post (36 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional duties at the Golspie site. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to provide assistant and reassurance to service users.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and caring team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients, Sonographers, Radiographers and Radiologists during imaging procedures.
• Maintain patient dignity and comfort.
• Based in Caithness General Hospital with possible duties at Golspie.

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.

An opportunity has arisen to work in our busy Radiography Department based at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.

Our friendly imaging team is committed to excellence and our standards are high. You will be assisting both patients, Sonographers, Radiographers and Radiologists when undertaking a range of Diagnostic Imaging techniques performed through-out the Department. Maintaining patient dignity and comfort is essential.

This is a full-time post (36 hours per week) Monday-Friday. Based within Caithness General Department, there may be occasions where duties arise at our peripheral site in Golspie.

Caithness lies in an area of natural beauty with many outdoor pursuits available. It has excellent schools, low crime rate, and where the people are friendly and welcoming. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and caring team player who has the ability to provide assistant and reassurance to our service users at what can often be a challenging time for them. Communication skills are essential.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries to : Kirstin Mackay Diagnostic Imaging Team Lead, Radiology, Caithness General Hospital, Wick KW1 5NS 01955 880 247

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork