INT 31/10 - 163003 - Senior Health Care Support Worker - Radiology TW

The Role

• To provide a high standard of care to a wide patient group of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and clinical conditions during radiological imaging procedures which include, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and plain film examination. To assist radiology staff in producing high-quality images in all imaging modalities, ensuring the provision of high-quality, patient-centred care, and ensuring an effective and efficient flow of patients throughout the department and hospital.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provides hospital-based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

Trainees will be considered for an Annex 21

Please note if this is a Trainee post, 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.

What we'll need you to bring

• SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical (incorporating modules on radiographic images) or working towards or equivalent radiography experience
• Or
• SVQ III in Healthcare Support - Clinical or working towards or equivalent experience working within a clinical healthcare environment/role.
• Or
• Postholders with no previous radiography experience will be treated in accordance with Annex 21 Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees – 75% of the maximum of the salary scale.
• The initial induction period of up to 3 months followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialties within 12 months.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills; oral and written.
• Ability to plan and organise own workload.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Effective computer skills.
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Contract type

• Permanent
• Full time 
• 37.5hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in the Radiology within the University Hospital Wishaw

The working pattern for this role is Monday-Sunday

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Sara Riddell, Deputy Radiology Service Manager, at Sara.Riddell@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator at tracy.watson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with the length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increases with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee Counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack or our recruitment webpage.