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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.
Swap the stresses of urban living for the relaxed Highland way of life in an outstanding area of natural beauty. Fort William, nestling at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain and the ‘outdoor capital of the UK’ offers a superb lifestyle if you enjoy fresh air/outdoor activities. There are uninhabited wildernesses and small islands, as well as the bigger well-known isles that surround Western Scotland, to explore. It has excellent schools and is within day trip distance of the cosmopolitan cities of Glasgow and Inverness.
A great opportunity has arisen to work in our busy Radiography Department based at The Belford Hospital, Fort William. Our friendly imaging team is committed to excellence and our standards are high.
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Care Support Worker to join our small friendly team. You will predominantly be based in Ultrasound providing support to our small team of Sonographers and chaperoning patients, adding to their clinical excellence in care and helping to maintain patient dignity and comfort throughout their journey in the Department. Excellent communication skills are essential.
Belford Hospital is a busy Rural General Hospital in Fort William covering a large geographical area. It has a 24 hour Emergency Department receiving many casualties from mountain trauma. There is a 17 bed CAU, 2 bed HDU and a 15 bed Rehabilitation ward. Broadford Hospital in Skye, is an enhanced Community Hospital, with a 24 hour Emergency Department and provides a range of acute care, with DR equipment. You may be expected to provide cover for both hospitals.
Informal enquiries to Niall Lloyd, Radiology Manager or Lois Foggo, Tel: 01397 702481 Ext 4227 or email: niall.lloyd@nhs.scot
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