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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.
Diagnostic Radiographer - 2 posts (1 x 37.5 hours and 1 x 18.75 hours) - (Band 5/6 depending on experience)
Salary £30,229 to £37,664 per annum (Band 5) - Link Graded to Band 6
Salary £37,831 to £46,100 per annum (Band 6)
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 seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Radiographer to join our small friendly team in providing a 24/7 Plain film and CT service. Our ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic and innovative approach to Teamwork. If an initial appointment is made at Band 5 level, you will be working and training towards a Band 6 post in Trauma and CT.
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.
You should have a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registration and clinical experience in a range of diagnostic imaging investigations. We support CPD and role development, with Advanced Practice within the Department. You should also be a patient-centered Radiographer with a commitment to training and development.
The successful candidate may be subject to a relocation allowance.
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 Niall Lloyd, Radiology Manager or Lois Foggo, Tel: 01397 702481 Ext 4227 or email: niall.lloyd@nhs.scot
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