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Swap the stresses of urban living for the relaxed Highland way of life in an outstanding area of natural beauty. Fort William, nestling at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain and the ‘outdoor capital of the UK’ offers a superb lifestyle if you enjoy fresh air/outdoor activities. There are uninhabited wildernesses and small islands, as well as the bigger well-known isles that surround Western Scotland, to explore. It has excellent schools and is within day trip distance of the cosmopolitan cities of Glasgow and Inverness.
We are looking for a qualified Sonographer, experienced in General, Gynaecology and small parts to join our small friendly team. Vascular and MSK experience is desirable, but not essential.
You will be responsible for participating in the day to day running of the Ultrasound Scanning service both at The Belford, Fort William and also at Broadford Hospital, Skye, in conjunction with the existing Sonographers.
The Belford Hospital is a busy Rural General Hospital in Fort William covering a large geographical area. It has a 24 hour Emergency Department, receiving many casualties from mountain trauma and the large range of outdoor pursuits provided in the area. This offers a dynamic and challenging workload for the Radiology Department and an opportunity to gain valuable trauma Radiography skills. There is a 17 bed CAU, 2 bed HDU and a 12 bed Rehabilitation ward. The X-ray Department is equipped with two brand new general purpose DR x-ray units, a new 128 slice CT scanner, an Image intensifier for theatre work, mobile X-ray machine and an ultrasound scanner. There is also CR, RIS and PACS. There is an on-call commitment to provide a 24/7 service at night and weekends.
The Broadford Hospital on Skye is an enhanced Community Hospital, it is a brand new facility which opened in May 2022. It has a 24 hour Emergency Department and provides a range of acute care, with DR equipment. You may be expected to provide cover for both hospitals.
What we’re looking for:
- HCPC-registered Radiographer or relevant professional qualification
- Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in medical ultrasound
- Demonstrated clinical competence across a range of ultrasound examinations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and collaborative approach to service delivery and staff development
The successful candidate may be subject to a relocation allowance.
**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**
Take a look at https://youtu.be/ZCi8LpWumgE and The Belford Hospital and Fort William - YouTube for further information about what this amazing location can offer.
Informal enquiries to Lois Foggo, Radiology Manager, Tel: 01397 702481 Ext 4227 email: lois.foggo2@nhs.scot
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