Health Care Support Worker – Diagnostics

Job Description

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join the busy and friendly Radiology team within the Clyde Sector. The successful candidates will support the delivery of a high quality imaging service, working alongside radiographers and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care and a positive patient experience.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• The posts will be based at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, with rotation to other Clyde hospital sites as required to support service delivery.
• This is a permanent 36 hour post, working a combination of 12 hour day and night shifts, 7.5 hour shifts (9:00am-5:00pm), and includes weekend and public holiday working.

Key responsibilities

You will support the delivery of a high quality imaging service by providing patient care, assisting with imaging procedures, and supporting patient flow throughout the Radiology Department while maintaining a safe, clean, and organised environment; working collaboratively with radiographers and the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring patients receive a positive experience throughout their visit while contributing to the efficient delivery of the service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required

• Previous NHS experience.
• Caring and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated approach to work.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Carolyn Wells at or Steven Griffith at .

EEO statements

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.