Lead for Radiography

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...

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.

Argyll & Bute Professional Lead for Radiography/Team Lead Lorn & Islands Hospital

An opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department for the permanent Lead Radiographer position.

Lorn & Islands Hospital is a modern, well-equipped hospital situated in Oban on the stunning West Coast of Scotland. Ferry links can transport you easily to Mull or the more distant islands. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with countless leisure activities, good schools and a strong sense of community.

Radiology is an extremely busy department, that comprises of CT, X-Ray. Ultrasound, fluoroscopy and some interventional services.

The Lead Radiographer post is an integral role within the Unit and is essential for providing support for both the staff and the service, looking to maintain quality and high standards of patient care. This is an excellent development opportunity.

The Lead Radiographer leads, manages, develops and has responsibility for the Radiology Team in order to deliver high standards of care with the appropriate skills, using available resources effectively.

Working with a small team of radiographers, sonographers and one Consultant Radiologist based in the Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban, you will be expected to provide operational and professional management locally, whilst also providing professional leadership to smaller rural radiology departments at a further 6 community hospital sites across Argyll and Bute.

You will have robust clinical skills and knowledge, a commitment to life-long learning/teaching and an enthusiastic and innovative approach to service development.

Evidence of professional development is essential with experience of similar roles highly desirable.

You will be expected to produce a short presentation at interview (no longer than 10 minutes) – in a format of your choice – there will be intranet/email access, USB sticks must be NHS approved and encrypted.


Informal enquiries to:
Caroline Henderson - RGH Manager
Telephone: 01631 789005 
Email: caroline.henderson3@nhs.scot

Application Forms and Job Descriptions can be downloaded via our website www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

 

 

 

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

 

 

 

 

 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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