Radiography Assistant Practitioner

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

Job summary

Join the NHS Golden Jubilee team as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner in the Plain Film imaging department. This exciting role offers the opportunity to perform diverse radiographic examinations in a supportive environment with a commitment to patient care and professional development. Flexible working options are considered, promoting an inclusive approach to recruitment.

Qualifications

• Suitable training and qualifications as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner are essential.
• Enthusiastic and motivated approach required.
• Flexibility to work outpatient services Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic examinations under supervision.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic service.
• Maintain ongoing clinical supervision and CPD.

Skills

Patient care

Radiographic examinations

Clinical supervision

Education

Radiography training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably trained and qualified, enthusiastic, and motivated Radiography Assistant Practitioners to join the GJUNH Radiology Team. Full and part-time hours will be considered.

The GJUNH provides essential waiting times imaging for all Health Boards in NHS Scotland, along with specialist imaging services such as the West of Scotland Cardiothoracic Centre, and supports the NHS Golden Jubilee site by providing in-patient imaging. The department currently has 4 MRI Scanners, 2 CT scanners, 5 Cardiac Cath Labs, 4 X-ray rooms, 1 Dexa Scanner, 1 dual-purpose X-ray/Fluoroscopy room, as well as numerous Image Intensifiers and mobile units.

This role will be based in the Plain Film imaging department, providing x-ray imaging under the support and supervision of the Radiographer team. The workload is interesting and diverse, with ongoing clinical supervision and CPD provision. You will be required to perform radiographic examinations, provide direct care, and maintain a high-quality, patient-centred diagnostic service. There may be scope to expand your scope to include DEXA scanning, located in the heart of our main X-ray department.

The department currently provides outpatient services from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 6 pm, so a flexible approach will be required.

If you have any questions after reading this information, please contact Site Lead Radiographer Louise McDade or email [e-mail].

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with current UK Immigration Rules, this post may not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying. Further information is available at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support during any stage of the process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all community sections. We promote inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.