Radiographer - Bank

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.

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

Radiographer

Band 6 - £35,522 to £43,286 pro rata

Plus £1,201 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

Various hours

Bank

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Radiographer to work occasional shifts in our Radiology Departments across the Western Isles.

Western Isles Hospital provides DR/CR (Philips/Siemens), Digital Fluoroscopy (Siemens), Multislice CT (Canon Prime SP 80), digital OPG, DXA and mobile imaging (Philips II, Philips Digital Mob), alongside a friendly team of support staff, Radiographers, Sonographers and Consultant Radiologist.

The department undertakes advanced Radiographer-led imaging including CT Colons and Coronary Angiograms.

Uist and Barra Hospital provides DR/CR (Philips), digital OPG, and mobile imaging (Philips Digital Mob).

You are a single-handed Radiographer in the department, with occasional visits from Sonographer from Western Isles Hospital.

Imaging is undertaken for Primary care, Secondary care and Tertiary specialities – Respiratory, Oncology, Urology, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Gynecology, Peadiatrics etc.

We are committed to providing the best care possible to our population – applicants should have understanding of Realistic Medicine and how this impacts Radiology.

There is an on call from home commitment with this post – particularly Uist and Barra Hospital.

The successful candidate will:

• hold DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• have demonstrable post graduate education and expertise to lead safely, effectively and efficiently
• have good working experience in a wide range of diagnostic imaging investigations
• have understanding of the specific challenges of remote and rural healthcare delivery
• be able to work in a pressurised, acute environment
• hold HCPC registration

The successful applicants will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For further information please contact Jane MacDonald, Radiology Manager, NHS Western Isles on 01851 708226.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

For any further queries please contact 01851 762027

Closing date: Friday 15th March 2023

NHS Western Isles Benefits

• Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
• Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
• Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.

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