Senior Health Care Support Worker – Radiography *Annex 21*

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 35 days

Generous NHS pension

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave benefits

NHS discounts

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Lanarkshire is offering an Annex 21 training post in radiology. The role involves providing high-quality care during radiological imaging and assisting in producing quality images across CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound and plain film procedures.

Training includes induction, up to 3 months, followed by 12 months of skill consolidation to achieve full competency within radiology, with support from a multidisciplinary team.

Formación

• SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical or equivalent radiography experience.
• Annex 21 Arrangements for Pay and Banding – 75% of the maximum of the salary scale during training.
• Induction up to 3 months followed by 12 months training to full competency.

Responsabilidades

• Care for every patients’ needs and welfare.
• Initialise basic assessment of patient physical capabilities.
• Provide basic information to patients.
• Input patient data on Radiology information system.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Oral and written communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Workload planning

Work unsupervised

Educación

SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical

SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical (or equivalent)

Annex 21 training pathway (75% pay)

Descripción del empleo

Annex 21 training post

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a 75% of the top of Band 2 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 3 scale.

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

• To provide a high standard of care to a wide patient group of all ages, ethnic background and clinical condition during radiological imaging procedures which include, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and plain film examination,.
• To assist radiology staff in producing high quality images in all imaging modalities, ensuring the provision of high quality, patient centred care, ensuring an effective and efficient flow of patients throughout the department and hospital.

In this key role, you will:

• Care for every patients’ needs, and to look after his or her welfare
• Initialise basic assessment of patient physical capabilities e.g. patient’s ability to undress
• Be responsible for providing basic information to patients
• Input patient data on Radiology information system

What You'll Bring:

SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical (incorporating modules on radiographic images) or working towards or equivalent radiography experience.

Or

SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical or working towards or equivalent experience working within a clinical healthcare environment/role.

Or

Postholders with no previous radiography experience will be treated in accordance with Annex 21 Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees – 75% of the maximum of the salary scale.

Initial induction period of up to 3 months followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialties within 12 months.

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to take direction and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Effective communication skills; oral and written

Ability to plan and organise own workload

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion and shift patterns, please contact Sara Riddell, Radiographer on [e-mail]