Senior Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Band 6 Radiographer to join the Medical Imaging Department at Ayrshire Central Hospital. You will perform highly skilled imaging, contribute to diagnostic decisions, and ensure radiology procedures are followed across the site.

The role requires a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration, and a valid driving licence; an IV injection qualification is desirable. Shifts include 2x11.25h over 7 days, with permanent status.

Qualifications

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration.
• Driving licence.
• An IV injection qualification would be desirable for this post.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly skilled and specialised imaging for patients and to make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required.
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
• Ensure that NHS Ayrshire & Arran radiology procedures are implemented and maintained.

Skills

Driving licence

IV injection qualification

Education

BSc Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Job description

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Radiographer within our Medical Imaging Department based at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

Hours and Shift Pattern:

Hours: 22.5 hours per week required to be worked over 7 days, 2 x 11.25-hour shifts working 0745-2000

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What you will do:

Job Purpose: Provide highly skilled and specialised imaging for patients and to make informed decisions on the diagnostic imaging required. Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient. Ensure that NHS Ayrshire & Arran radiology procedures are implemented and maintained.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• BSc Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Driving licence
• An IV injection qualification would be desirable for this post.

Full UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Ruth Easton, Site Superintendent Radiographer: [e-mail]

Stephanie Gerrish, Lead CT Radiographer: [e-mail]

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. Please visit here for further information.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.