Annex 21

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a % of the top of Band 3 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 3 scale.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen within NHS Lanarkshire for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker based within University Hospital Hairmyres

The Senior Healthcare Support Worker provides a high standard of care to a wide patient group of all ages, ethnic background and clinical condition during radiological imaging procedures which include, CT, MRI, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and plain film examination and will assist radiology staff in producing high quality images in all imaging modalities, ensuring the provision of high quality, patient centred care, 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 provide 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.

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 U Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees – 75% of the maximum of the salary scale.
• 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 hours

Location

This role will be based in Radiology within University Hospital Hairmyres

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

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

Please contact Lisa Turki, Deputy Radiology Service Manger on Lisa.Turki@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on marion.bisset@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 length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire have 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.