Specialist Cross Sectional-General Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Orkney, where your expertise as a Radiographer will make a significant impact on the community's health. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with advanced imaging technologies, including MRI and CT, while enjoying the stunning landscapes of Orkney. With a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a Distant Islands Allowance, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Experience a rewarding lifestyle in one of the UK's best places to live.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts to local and national retailers

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience in general imaging, CT, and MRI is essential.
• Ability to work in a small team delivering a wide range of services.

Responsibilities

• Support the MRI Lead Radiographer in developing MRI services.
• Deliver CT and General imaging in the Radiology department.

Skills

General Imaging

CT Imaging

MRI Imaging

Education

Degree in Radiography

Job description

About the Organisation:
As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.

Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.

About Orkney:

Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.

The Post:
The Board has secured funding for a test of change to assess the viability of on island provision of MRI services. The post will be to support the MRI Lead Radiographer in delivering and developing the MRI service, for the community here in Orkney.

The post holder will also be part of the team delivering CT and General imaging in the Radiology department, with involvement in the delivery of the out of hours service.

The Candidate:
We are looking for a Radiographer with experience in general imaging, CT and MRI. We are a small team delivering a wide range of services on island, making this an exciting opportunity.

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Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:
This post will be based at The Balfour

The successful candidate will work: 37 hours per week

This post is on a Fixed-term Basis for 12 months due to funding arrangements

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits and Salary:
Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is on a Band 6 £39,912 - £48,635 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information:

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Nick Crohn, Radiology Services Manager on [e-mail]

Interview Date: Friday 6th of June 2025