Radiology Department Assistant (GH)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service organization in the City of Edinburgh is seeking a Trainee Radiographer to assist in various imaging examinations. The role involves providing clinical support and maintaining specialized equipment to ensure high-quality patient care. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity and be prepared for the responsibilities of the post. This is a trainee position offering a pay structure based on training duration.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in various radiographic examinations.
• Familiarity with specialist imaging equipment.
• Commitment to maintaining a high quality service.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical support during examinations.
• Maintain specialist equipment and imaging environment.
• Promote equality and diversity in the workplace.

Job description

Overview

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

To assist Radiographers and Radiologists during Radiographic, Mammographic, MRI, CT, Radionuclide, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic examinations, providing direct specialist clinical support, maintenance of specialist equipment and the imaging environment in order to ensure a high quality of service to patients.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please contact the Hiring Team if you have any questions.

Annex 21 (U)

*Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies*

For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:

• up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
• more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
• more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
• more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.

For further guidance on Annex 21 – please follow this note: Annex 21 – Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please consider disclosures from Disclosure Scotland.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage