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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.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you keen to advance your career within the health sector? Are you interested in working in Edinburgh, Lothians and the surrounding areas? Then working in Breast Screening at Ardmillan House could be for you!
We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team as Specialist Radiographers in mammography. Our friendly team offers a breast cancer screening service to the eligible population of the South East of Scotland covering the regions of East, West and Midlothian, Fife, Forth Valley and the Scottish Borders. We have a four tier structure and there is a clear career pathway for radiographers into advanced practice. We are also a training centre for the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging (SABI)
The ability to travel to all our locations is a must for this role. This post is for 36 Hours/ 5days days per week. (Other part time hours will be considered).Occasional Saturday shifts will be required on a rotational basis.
Full training for this post will be provided.
This post requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
For more information or an informal chat please contact Jenny McHarg (Principal Radiographer) on 0131 537 7416 or email: jenny.mcharg@nhs.scot