NHS Scotland:
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Practitioner in Mammography within our Breast Screening Department based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent / fixed-term basis / secondment basis.
Hours:
28.8 hours per week.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
The Assistant Practitioner will work as part of the Breast Screening service multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of a high-quality, safe and efficient mammography service across the static and mobile locations. The post holder will perform delegated clinical imaging procedures, primarily screening mammography, following appropriate training, competency assessment and under the supervision of registered Radiographers / Practitioners. The role will contribute to service capacity, patient experience and workflow efficiency while maintaining compliance with national screening standards, IRMER regulations and local governance policies. The Assistant Practitioner will also support equipment quality assurance, patient care, administrative processes and service development initiatives within the department.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
Educated to SCQF level 7 (e.g. HNC in Healthcare practice, HNC radiography support or equivalent relevant qualification) or equivalent experiential learning within a healthcare or care environment involving direct patient contact.
Completion of or willingness to undertake a recognised Assistant Practitioner Mammography training programme. Successful applicant will complete a Higher education certificate in Mammography qualification provided by the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging (SABI) if required.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Fiona Rowan, Superintendent Radiographer Tel: 01294 323508 email: Fiona.rowan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Sheona McKinnon, Deputy Superintendent Radiographer, Tel: 01294 323502 email: Sheona.mckinnon@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
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 Immigration 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.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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