Senior Radiographer

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.
The post holder should be able to perform a wide range of Radiographic examinations including X-ray and CT, providing direct care and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians located within and outside the hospital. Based at Caithness General Hospital, Wick some occasional work at the Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie is also required. On call commitment to the 24/7 service at CGH is required. Future plans include possible extension of core hours to increase capacity and enhance the patient experience.

• Staff must be suitably qualified with a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience. HCPC registration is essential.
• Good communication, team working and organisational skills along with evidence of continuing professional development and an ability to take responsibility and act in a supervisory capacity is highly desirable.
  

Driving licence and use of own car would be preferred.
This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week + on-call requirement, worked in accordance with service requirements.Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Kirstin Mackay, Diagnostic Imaging Team Lead, X-ray Department, Caithness General Hosptial, Wick 01955 880 247. E-mail: kirstin.mackay@nhs.scot.