Radiography Assistant Dunfermline, Scotland
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Radiology NHS Fife.
We are looking to appoint a Radiography Assistant to join our existing friendly team. Radiology NHS Fife provides Radiography services to the local population across 5 sites.
The Radiography department provides a 7 day service and the successful candidates would work in different modalities within the Radiology department including Ultrasound, CT ,Breast service and the General department.
You will be providing clinical support for Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and Mammographers ensuring the comfort and safety of the patient undergoing various Radiology procedures.
You must be a team player who is enthusiastic and can work flexible hours to include extended days and weekends when required. Previous cannulation and vital signs skills are an essential part of the role.
Experience within a Radiology department and knowledge of the Radiology Information System would be advantageous, although training will be given. Acute service provision requires a flexible approach to working patterns.
You should be able to travel and work efficiently and effectively in various work locations within NHS Fife, to meet the requirements of the service.
A commitment to Public Holiday rotas and extended working days/weekends to meet the needs of the service is essential.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Henderson, Superintendent Radiographer, Queen Margaret Hospital on 01383 623623 Ext. 23303.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
