Job reference: 243431
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 06/04/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Western Isles Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 23/03/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles
Department: Radiology

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Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF

Radiology

Radiographer Student Helper

Band 2 £25,694 - £27,900 per annum

3 month summer post

(June to August – dates negotiable)

Plus, Distant Islands Allowance £1,406 per annum

36 hours per week


We are looking a highly motivated, hard working, enthusiastic student radiographer to work in our busy radiology department over the summer months. This is not a formal student placement but would be suitable for radiography students who may wish to gain additional experience in all aspects of working in a general radiology department.



You will have the opportunity to work in a ‘state of the art’ department with a friendly team of radiographers and sonographers dedicated to providing a high quality radiographic service to the Western Isles population.


Together with undertaking general clerical and chaperoning duties, you will have the opportunity to observe qualified radiographers working with Digital radiography, Digital Fluoroscopy and Multislice CT.


NHS Western Isles Radiology is supported by an innovative Radiology Obligate Network with NHS Borders. This provides out of hours cover for the Western Isles substantive or locum consultant together with second opinion and peer support for our clinical staff.


The Western Isles Hospital is situated in Stornoway on the beautiful Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The island is served by excellent communications links with the Scottish mainland and is ideally situated for a wide range of cultural and outdoor leisure activities.


For enquires please contact: Jane MacDonald, Radiology Department on 01851 708224.


The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.


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