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Specialist Radiographer B6

NHS Scotland, Lewis, IA, United States


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.

Specialist Radiographer
Band 6 £43,231 - £52,679 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum

36 hours per week

Fixer term or Secondment post for 10 months

Applications on a secondment basis will be considered provided you have prior agreement from your current line manager.

We are looking for a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic radiographer to work in our busy radiology department.

You will have the opportunity to work in a state‑of‑the‑art department, using 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 service undertakes advanced radiographer‑led imaging including CT colons and coronary angiograms.

Imaging is undertaken for a range of specialties: respiratory, oncology, urology, vascular, orthopaedic, gynaecology, paediatrics, etc.

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

This is a bank position; you may be asked to work at either the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, or Uist and Barra Hospital (UBH) on the Isle of Benbecula. The radiology department at UBH is staffed by one radiographer, part‑time hours. There is an on‑call‑from‑home commitment with this post.

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

have proven NHS experience

hold HCPC registration

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

CLOSING DATE: 08/05/2026

As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rata basis.

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