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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.
We are looking for a Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly team at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The post holder is expected to be a dynamic individual who is adaptable, confident with change and able to deliver outstanding patient care.
Radiotherapy services are provided for the population of Tayside and North East Fife, delivering around 1400 new courses each year for a broad spectrum of cancers as well as providing specialist treatments including brachytherapy and SABR. The Radiotherapy Department currently houses three Varian linear accelerators, one Canon Aquillion Wide Bore CT scanner, mould room facilities, HDR brachytherapy facilities, Prosoma and Raystation treatment planning system. We are a paper light department currently expanding our use of VMAT and IGRT as well as having an exciting programme of equipment replacement and planning system upgrades over the next year.
Dundee is the fourth largest city in Scotland with a population of approx 148,270. Currently undergoing a large scale riverside re-development, this vibrant university city has a well established art scene, boasting the internationally renowned Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre and the recently opened Victoria & Albert Design Museum. There are excellent transport links both north and south, as well as easy access to the rugged north east coastline of Fife and Angus, and the mountains of Highland Scotland.
We are looking for an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer who has high levels of technical proficiency and proven experience of providing holistic high quality care to patients and their family, friends & carers. The post holder will rotate through the pre-treatment and treatment areas participating in the day to day organisation of the work as required to deliver an efficient, effective and timely service.
You must be HCPC Registered as a Therapeutic Radiographer with a minimum of 18 months experience
Informal enquiries to: Damian Parr, Head of Therapeutic Radiography Services via email: damian.parr@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.