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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.
MRI Modality Lead Radiographer
Band 7 - £46,244 to £53,789 per annum
Plus £1,279 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37 hrs
Permanent
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Radiographer to help establish a new MRI service in the Western Isles and lead the ongoing service.
Early stages of planning is currently underway for MRI service; including scanner procurement and architect consultation.
The overall role is to manage and co-ordinate the work of the MRI suite and liaise with other departments, staff groups and patients to provide a comprehensive and effective service.
Including MRI safety management, quality management of equipment and images, administrative duties and management of training programmes for other staff groups.
The main Radiology department is furnished with 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.
The department is supported by NHS Borders Radiology department and Consultants.
Imaging is undertaken for a range of specialities – Respiratory, Oncology, Urology, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Cardiology, 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.
There is opportunity to undertake on call from home with this post.
The successful candidate will:
- hold minimum of PgCert in MRI
- hold DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- hold HCPC registration
- have several years experience working in MRI
- have demonstrable management skills
- have understanding of the specific challenges of remote and rural healthcare delivery
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.
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Closing Date 10th April 2024