Radiographer

NHS Western Isles; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a motivated Band 5 Radiographer for a permanent position in their busy Radiology Department. This role involves using advanced imaging technologies, working in a supportive team, and engaging with remote healthcare challenges. Ideal for newly qualified radiographers, this position offers opportunities for professional growth in a unique setting with a competitive salary and distant islands allowance.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must hold DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Understanding of remote and rural healthcare delivery required.
• Previous NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Radiographic duties in a busy department.
• Engage in advanced imaging tasks such as CT and angiograms.
• Participate in on-call duties from home.

Skills

Understanding of remote healthcare challenges

NHS experience

Education

DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

RADIOGRAPHER

Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent post

Are you a Radiographer, looking for a job thats a bit different? Working within Radiology in the Western Isles is very unique! Our committed Radiographers won the Society of Radiographer’s Team of the Year (Scotland), Team of the Year UK and Patient’s Choice Award for Exceptional Care in 2023.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Radiographer to work in our busy Radiology Department. This position would be suitable for newly qualified Radiographers, with an interest in remote and rural working.

You will have the opportunity to work in a state of the art department, using DR, Digital Fluoroscopy, Multislice CT, OPG, DXA and mobile imaging alongside a friendly team of Radiographers, Sonographers.

The department undertakes advanced Radiographer-led imaging including CT Colons and Coronary Angiograms. Imaging is undertaken for a range of specialities – Respiratory, Oncology, Urology, Vascular, Orthopaedic, Gynecology, Paediatrics etc.

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

The post will be based at the Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, with occasional visits to the Uist and Barra Hospital in Benbecula to provide short Radiography locums. There is an on call from home commitment with this post.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• hold DCR or BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• have understanding of the specific challenges of remote and rural healthcare delivery
• NHS experience
• hold HCPC registration

For further information regarding this post, please contact Jane Macdonald, Radiology Manager on 01851 708226 or email [e-mail]

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

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

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CLOSING DATE: 23/09/2025