Position Overview & Specifications
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.
Radiographer – 2 Posts
Band 6 - £35,522 to £43,286 per annum
Plus £1,201 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37.5hrs
Permanent
Relocation Expenses
We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Radiographer to work in our busy Radiology Department.
You will have the opportunity to work in a state of the art department, using DR/CR (Philips/Siemens), Digital Fluoroscopy (Siemens), Multislice CT (Canon Prime SP 80), digital OPG, DXA and mobile imaging (Philips II, Philips Digital Mob), alongside a friendly team of support staff, Radiographers, Sonographers and Consultant Radiologist.
The department undertakes advanced Radiographer-led imaging including CT Colons and Coronary Angiograms.
Imaging is undertaken for a range of specialities – Respiratory, Oncology, Urology, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Gynecology, Peadiatrics etc.
We are committed to providing the best care possible to our population – applicants should have understanding of Realistic Medicine and how this impacts Radiology.
The post will be based at the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, with occasional visits to the Uist and Barra Hospital in Benbecula to provide short periods of Radiography cover. There is an on call from home commitment with this post.
The successful candidate will:
- hold DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- have demonstrable post graduate education and expertise to lead safely, effectively and efficiently
- have good working experience in a wide range of diagnostic imaging investigations
- have understanding of the specific challenges of remote and rural healthcare delivery
- be able to work in a pressurised, acute environment
- hold HCPC registration
The successful applicants will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information please contact Jane MacDonald, Radiology Manager, NHS Western Isles on 01851 708226.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description
For further queries please call 01851 762027
Closing Date 31st March 2023
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