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An opportunity to join the team at our Rural General Hospital as a Consultant General Radiologist has arisen due to planned retirement.
The post holder will be competent in the spectrum of general radiology. Sub-specialty interests can be accommodated; expertise in basic biopsy and drainage procedures would be advantageous but not essential. Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban is the main hospital within the Argyll & Bute area, with currently beds and sits within the wider Health Board area of NHS Highland, with good links to the main hospital, Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Due to historical and geographical factors, there are also clinical links with many specialist units in Glasgow, to which most tertiary referrals are made.
This post is offered on the basis of 10 Programmed Activities per week (8 DCC and 2 SPA) There is no out-of-hours commitment. Those wishing to work less than part time are welcome to apply; working practice can be flexible by negotiation and we are open to exploring different ways of working.
We understand the constraints you can face when moving jobs, which is why we offer a substantial Relocation Package for new permanent members of the team.
We would encourage applicants to contact the service to arrange a visit prior to short-listing/interview, if selected. The costs of a preliminary visit will be met by NHS Highland.
For further information/informal enquiries please contact Dr Emma Beveridge, Consultant Radiologist, emma.beveridge@nhs.scot or 01631 788981
Closing date: 9th April 2023
Job Reference: 141710
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.
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