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Diagnostic Radiographer (Band 5/6 depending on experience)
New Year... New Job?? A Relaxed Lifestyle? Looking for more?
Would you like to live and work in Lochaber, an area on the West coast of Scotland of outstanding natural beauty? Would you like to swap the stresses of city living for a more relaxed lifestyle where you can really feel part of the community?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Highland at The Belford Hospital. W e are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Radiographer to join our small friendly team in providing a 24/7 Plain imaging and CT service. Our ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic and innovative approach to Teamwork and preferably with previous NHS experience.
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, challenging and unique workload for the Radiology Department and an opportunity to gain valuable trauma Radiography skills. There is a 17 bed CAU, a 2 bed HDU and a 12 bed Rehabilitation ward. The Radiology Department is equipped with two brand new general purpose DR x-ray units, a new 128 slice CT scanner and suite, an Image intensifier for theatre work, mobile X-ray machine and an ultrasound scanner. There is an on-call commitment to provide a 24/7 service at night and weekends.
The Broadford Hospital on the Isle of Skye is an enhanced Community Hospital and is a brand new facility. 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.
F ort William, nestling at the foot of Britains highest mountain and the outdoor capital of the UK offers a superb lifestyle if you enjoy fresh air and 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.
The successful candidate may be subject to a relocation allowance.
Take a look at 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: Ext 4227 email: niall.lloyd@nhs.scot
**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**