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- The post holder should be able to perform a wide range of Radiographic examinations including Xray and CT, providing direct care and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians located within and outside the hospital. Based at Caithness General Hospital, Wick some occasional work at the Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie is also required. On call commitment to the 24/7 service at CGH is required. Future plans include possible extension of core hours to increase capacity and enhance the patient experience.
- Staff must be suitably qualified with a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and ideally have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience. The department would consider newly qualified / less experienced Radiographers, where the department would support you in completing in house competencies under Annex 21.
- HCPC registration is essential.
- Good communication, team working and organisational skills along with evidence of continuing professional development and an ability to take responsibility and act in a supervisory capacity is highly desirable.
- Driving licence and use of own car would be preferred.
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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).
Additional Information For Candidates
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha filte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gidhlig.
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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.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
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