# Imaging Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Ayrshire and Arran. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/imaging-assistant/39bd80c1-8e02-479c-b51c-7fe2a169e14d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/imaging-assistant/39bd80c1-8e02-479c-b51c-7fe2a169e14d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Ayrshire and Arran - **Town:** Crosshouse - **Region:** West of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,696 - £28,988 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T12:50:30.993Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=264229 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=264229 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsaaa.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 253821 - Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988) - Job closing date: 28/07/2026 - Job Type: Allied Health Professions - Location: University Hospital Crosshouse - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 14/07/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Department: Medical Imaging 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. Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Imaging Assistant based at University Hospital Crosshouse/University Hospital Ayr. The successful candidate will progress from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of Imaging Assistant Competency Framework and Health Care Support Workers Mandatory Induction Standards. Hours: 36 hours per week What you will do: The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to their own development. They 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. You should have a general knowledge of the role of the department and experience within an x-ray setting would be advantageous. 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. The post holder will assist in the patient monitoring process and, following training, will perform intravenous cannulation. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: An SVQ level 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. 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. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification UK Driving Licence A driving licence is essential as you will be expected to work at other sites within NHS Ayrshire & Arran as necessary. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact: Zoe Dainty, Site Superintendent Radiographer email: zoe.davis@aacpt.scot.nhs.uk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. - DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. - Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. - For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ - To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ - Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. - Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. - Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues. - We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. - Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. - Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. - Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts. ## Documents - [253821 - Job Description.doc (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1172851&JobId=264229) - [253821 - Person Specification.doc (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1172852&JobId=264229) - [NHS AA Candidate Information Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1172793&JobId=264229) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.