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RAIGMORE HOSPITAL, INVERNESS

HIGHLAND BREAST CENTRE

SURGICAL DIVISION

SPECIALIST RADIOGRAPHER – MAMMOGRAPHY

BAND 6 / BAND 5 CONSIDERED

37.5 hours per week, Permanent, (Job Share & Part time considered)

Band 6 £33,072 – £40,736
Band 5 £26,104 – £32,915

The North of Scotland Breast Unit seeks an innovative, highly motivated, caring Radiographer with good communication and team working skills. A flexible approach to your work is also essential to join the team providing the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Service to a large area of the North of Scotland and the Western Isles.

The successful applicant will be required to travel extensively throughout the area, working on the mobile unit, as well as working in the integrated Highland Breast Centre.

You should have a BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography/Therapy / Imaging Sciences with registration with the HCPC. Preferably applicants should hold the Certificate of Competence in Mammography or PG Cert in Mammography; otherwise you will be required
to undertake a Post Graduate in Mammography.

This post would also be suitable and give a unique opportunity for a radiographer to work jointly between General/Therapy and Breast screening/symptomatic mammography.

This post is also suitable for a newly qualified Radiographer under Annex 21 arrangements with progression to Band 6 after completion of Mammography course.

A full driving licence is essential and access to a car for mobile work is desirable.

The area is one of the fastest growing in Britain and offers unrivalled opportunities for outdoor pursuits and an excellent quality of life.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be female under the terms and conditions of the Equality Act 2010.

Informal enquiries to: Derick MacRae, Service Manager, Cancer, Breast & Urology, Email : derick.macrae2@nhs.scot Tel 01463 706051

Please apply online via: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

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Closing date :17/08/2022