246068 Specialist Radiographer Full Time NEW

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have well developed people skills, can lead safely, effectively and efficiently. We are a forward looking department who invest in staff training and are keen to develop our service, we would expect you to participate in staff development/training.

This role is based in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, on a fixed term basis ending 31/03/2027, you would be expected to support our EWD and weekend working provision. This role is for candidates who have proven experience in MRI and who can demonstrate a sound working knowledge of clinical guidelines and safety standards within this area.

This role is based in our MRI department at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary where we carry out 6000+ MRI exams per year. The DGRI site opened in 2017 and as such has state of the art digital equipment.

We are part of the Scottish National PACS service and have recently upgraded to a PACS reporting set up.

Informal enquiries please direct them to Louise.cox2@nhs.scot

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INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA

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UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.

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