Senior Health Care Support Worker - Radiology (Annex 21)

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Lanarkshire as a Senior Health Care Support Worker in the Radiology Ward at University Hospital Wishaw. You will provide high-quality care during radiological procedures, assist in imaging tasks, and work in a supportive environment that promotes skill development and career growth. Benefits include generous annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme, and occupational health services.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual leave

At least 8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• SVQ III in Healthcare Support or equivalent experience required.
• Candidates without radiography experience considered under Annex U.
• Ability to perform patient care tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to diverse patient groups.
• Assist radiology staff in producing high-quality images.
• Ensure patient-centered care and smooth workflow.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient computer skills

Ability to organize workload

Education

SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical

Equivalent radiography experience

Job description

The Role

We are looking to recruit a Senior Health Care Support Worker to join the Radiology Ward at University Hospital Wishaw.

The Senior Health Care Support will provide a high standard of care to a diverse patient group of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, and clinical conditions during radiological imaging procedures. This includes CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, and plain film examinations.

They will also assist radiology staff in producing high-quality images across all imaging modalities, ensuring patient-centered care and smooth workflow within the department and hospital.

Annex 21

Applicants not meeting the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, during which they will be paid a percentage of the top of Band 3. Upon completion of training, they will progress to Band 3 scale.

Contract type

Band 3 / Permanent / Full Time / 37 hours per week

NHS Lanarkshire

Interested in working with NHS Lanarkshire? Join Team Lanarkshire and be part of a healthcare organization that puts patients at the center of everything we do. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire, providing hospital, primary healthcare, and social care services.

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

Discover a supportive environment that fosters skill development and career growth. Benefits include:

• Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with service length (pro-rata for part-time)
• At least 8 public holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave that increases with service
• Occupational health and employee counseling services
• Work-life balance policies

We also offer support services on various personal and work-related topics accessible via our links.

What we'll need you to bring

• SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical (including radiographic modules) or equivalent radiography experience, or working towards it
• SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical or equivalent experience in a healthcare environment, or working towards it
• Candidates without radiography experience will be considered under Annex U arrangements, starting at 75% of the salary scale
• Up to 3 months induction, followed by training to achieve full competency within 12 months
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to organize workload and adapt to changing circumstances
• Proficient computer skills

Additional desirable skills

• Ability to perform patient care tasks effectively in a busy environment

Interested in learning more?

Contact Ewan Gibson at [e-mail] or Devon Westwater at [e-mail]. Please include the job title and reference number in your email.

Further Information

Refer to the Job Description for more details about the role. For recruitment or organizational information, visit our recruitment webpage.