Job Advert
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.
The University Hospital Crosshouse is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join our friendly team with Medical Imaging.
You will support Radiologists and Radiographers to carry out their duties and assist them with all aspects of patient care. Experience in a caring role is essential as you will be dealing with patients some of whom may be seriously ill. You will undertake a mentally and physically demanding job and assist in the patient monitoring process and, following training, will perform intravenous cannulation.
You will progress from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of Imaging Assistant Competency Framework and Health Care Support Workers Mandatory Induction Standards.
An SVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential as is excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good computing skills are also necessary as administration tasks are an essential part of the role as well as a general knowledge of the role of the department and experience within an x-ray setting would be advantageous.
A flexible approach to work and the ability to respond to the ever changing demands on the service provided by the Medical Imaging Department is essential. Participation in the provision of a service 24/7, working out of hours, to include weekends, is required. There may be a high commitment to these duties in response to service needs. These duties will be rostered and will be worked over 7 days. You will also be able to demonstrate awareness of health and safety issues.
You must demonstrate a commitment to yourr own development. You will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. You will be involved in departmental audit activities. Our department actively promotes a positive culture of CPD.
A car owner / driver is essential as you will be expected to work at other sites within NHS Ayrshire & Arran as necessary.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by email to;Zoe Davis, Site Superintendent Radiographer email: zoe.davis@aacpt.scot.nhs.uk