Radiology Health Care Support Worker

NHS Orkney; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Orkney seeks an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker in Radiology to work within a multi-modality imaging service. Permanent full-time position includes patient care and administrative support in the diagnostic imaging departments at The Balfour. Competitive salary with additional benefits such as a Distant Islands Allowance and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Attractive pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Employee assistance programme

Discounts at local and national retailers

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold an SVQ III in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn in diagnostic imaging are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ultrasound and CT/General Imaging departments.
• Assist in patient care and administrative duties.
• Chaperone intimate examinations and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

SVQ III in Health & Social Care

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About The Organisation

As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.

About The Organisation

As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.

Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.

About Orkney

Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.

The Post

We are seeking enthusiastic and capable Support Workers to join our dynamic Ultrasound team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-modality imaging service, supporting both Ultrasound and CT/General Imaging departments.

The post holder will work closely with sonographers to help provide a high quality, patient focused service. The candidate will have a variety of roles which include administrative and patient care duties. They will be responsible for chaperoning intimate examinations and maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment.

The Candidate

It will be expected that candidates will possess an SVQ III in Health & Social Care, or equivalent qualification, or have demonstrable evidence of competence through equivalent work experience.

Candidates will also have good verbal, reading and written communication skills and be willing to take up the challenges of learning about and working in the rapidly advancing areas of diagnostic imaging.

There will be an expectation that the successful candidate will support in a variety of roles within the department including clerical and clinical support for our patients

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:

This post will be based at The Balfour

The successful candidate will work: 37 hours per week

This post is Permanent

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits And Salary

Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is Band 3 £28,011 £30,230 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Nick Crohn, Radiology Services Manager on

Interview Date: 7th July 2025.

This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check.

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