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Specialist Radiographer
Breast Screening Service, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Various options for hours - Full time, part time and rotational posts considered.
This post will see the successful candidates join a Mammography team consisting of Specialist Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners and a Consultant Radiographer.
Services consist of the Breast Screening unit and Symptomatic mammography held within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Two mobile units also serve the outlying areas in Grampian including Orkney and Shetland.
We are looking to employ mature, caring and enthusiastic Radiographers who will fit in to our friendly team, dedicated to providing an excellent service for our patients in our locality. The candidate will play a pivotal role in breast cancer diagnosis and may be involved in upsetting situations, although sometimes challenging, the post is extremely rewarding.
This is an exciting time within the Breast Service in Aberdeen, with a move to the new Family Baird Hospital expected in 2026/27.
The Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Department is based within Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Mobile units serve more outlying areas within the Grampian region including the Orkney and Shetland Isles.
A Post Graduate Certificate in Mammography or equivalent is essential for the post, but consideration will be given to a qualified Radiographer willing to undertake this training. The next training course starts in November 2025, commitment required would be a 1 year course delivered by Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh in conjunction with the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging in Glasgow. Commitment to a clinical training week in Glasgow and two academic weeks are required in the year. (to be decided whether online or in person in Glasgow).
Please note - For international qualifications a copy of the certificate and course transcript must be provided along with individual module and general course Learning Outcomes. An outline of clinical experience obtained during the training period must also be included. All International applicants must confirm their English language proficiency by providing evidence of an International English language Test System (IELTS) (or equivalent) overall score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5.'
A valid UK driving licence is essential, as working on our mobile van is a commitment of the post.
It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is female due to the intimate nature of the work.
For informal enquiries please contact Michelle Cumming, Superintendent Radiographer on 01224 559935 or Marion Adam, Deputy Superintendent on 01224 554961
It would also be advisable to arrange a visit to the department before application if possible.
Interviews scheduled for the week beginning the 22nd of September 2025.
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