160877 (AMG) Radiographic Department Assistant Edinburgh, Scotland
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.
**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**
We require a friendly, motivated and compassionate individual who enjoys working with people in a clinical setting to join our team.
The successful candidate will rotate through the various imaging areas including CT, MRI and fluoroscopy. The supportive role of the Radiographic Department Assistant is vital in ensuring the smooth running of the radiology service.
The post holder will participate in patient care, assisting in clinical procedures and the smooth day-to-day running of these areas. Good organisation and communication skills are essential. A working knowledge of computers is helpful, however on-site training will be given. As this post covers day, evening and weekend shifts, a flexible approach to working is required.
This is an exciting time to join our team as the neuroradiology department as we continue to settle into the purpose-built facility on the Royal Infirmary site. The neuroradiology department is co-joined with the paediatric radiology department and therefore this post provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience in both adult and paediatric settings.
Previous experience in a healthcare environment would be advantageous but not absolutely essential.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact [email protected] or Tel: 0131 312 0862.
*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 of the qualified;
- 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 link: Annex 21 – Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees
