Assistant Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a full-time Assistant Practitioner trained in Mammography. The successful candidate will join the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Service team and be required to travel extensively across Northern Scotland and the Western Isles. A full driving license is essential, and a Higher Education Certificate in Mammography is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Higher Education Certificate in Mammography.
• A full driving license is essential.
• Experience in breast screening is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join the team providing Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services.
• Travel extensively in the mobile unit across the region.
• Work in the integrated Highland Breast Centre.

Skills

Mammography

Driving

Education

Higher Education Certificate (HECert) in Mammography

Job description

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 North of Scotland Breast Unit seeks a full time, enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Practitioner, trained in Breast, to join the team providing the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Service to a large area of the Northern of Scotland and Western Isles.

Applicants should hold a Higher Education Certificate (HECert) in Mammography.

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

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.

For further information please contact: Debbie Mackay, Breast Centre Manager, [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

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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.

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