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Swap the stresses of urban living for the relaxed Highland way of life in an outstanding area of natural beauty. Fort William, nestling at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain and the “outdoor capital of the UK”, offers a superb lifestyle if you enjoy fresh air and outdoor activities. It has excellent schools and is within day‑trip distance of the cosmopolitan cities of Glasgow and Inverness.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for participating in the day‑to‑day running of the Ultrasound Scanning service both at The Belford, Fort William and at Broadford Hospital, Skye, in conjunction with the existing Sonographers.
The Belford Hospital is a busy Rural General Hospital in Fort William covering a large geographical area. It has a 24-hour Emergency Department, receiving many casualties from mountain trauma and the large range of outdoor pursuits provided in the area. This offers a dynamic and challenging workload for the Radiology Department and an opportunity to gain valuable trauma Radiography skills. It has a 17 bed CAU, 2 bed HDU and a 12 bed Rehabilitation ward. The X-ray Department is equipped with two brand-new general purpose DR x-ray units, a new 128 slice CT scanner, an Image intensifier for theatre work, mobile X-ray machine and an ultrasound scanner. There is also CR, RIS and PACS. There is an on‑call commitment to provide a 24/7 service at night and weekends.
The Broadford Hospital on Skye is an enhanced Community Hospital, a brand new facility which opened in May 2022. It has a 24‑hour Emergency Department and provides a range of acute care, with DR equipment. You may be expected to provide cover for both hospitals.
Requirements
* HCPC-registered Radiographer or relevant professional qualification
* Postgraduate CASE accredited qualification in medical ultrasound
* Demonstrated clinical competence across a range of ultrasound examinations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A proactive and collaborative approach to service delivery and staff development
Benefits
Relocation allowance may be available to the successful candidate.
Effective from 1 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‑rated basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. Applications should be submitted on Jobtrain; do not upload a CV as this will not be used for short‑listing purposes.
Contacts: Radiology Manager, Lois Foggo (Tel: 01397 702481 Ext 4227, email: lois.foggo2@nhs.scot).
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