Assistant Practitioner

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

RAIGMORE HOSPITAL, INVERNESS

SURGICAL DIVISION

HIGHLAND BREAST CENTRE

ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER – Band 4

1 x 1.0 WTE / 36 hours, full time, permanent (Part-time at a minimum of 22.5 hours over 3 days per week would be considered)

Salary Scale £31,537 - £34,303 for WTE

The North of Scotland Breast Unit seeks an enthusiastic and highly motivated caring member of staff to join the team, providing the Breast Screening and a Symptomatic Service to a large area of the North of Scotland and the Western Isles.

The successful applicant will be required to travel extensively throughout the area on a regular basis, working on the mobile screening unit, as well as working in the integrated Highland Breast Centre, at Raigmore Hospital.

Applicants should hold a Higher Education Certificate (HECert) in Mammography, or a minimum of 2 passes at Higher grade or equivalent, with the expectation that they will be required to undertake a Certificate HE in Mammography through Queen Margaret University Edinburgh as part of their role.

A full driving licence is essential and access to a car for mobile work is desirable.

The area is one of the fastest growing in Britain and offers

offers unrivalled opportunities for outdoor pursuits and an excellent quality of life.

There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be female under the terms and conditions of the Equality Act 2010.

Informal Enquiries To: Kirstie Still, Superintendent Radiographer

Tel: 01463 705237

Karen Sutherland, Deputy Superintendent Radiographer

Tel: 01463 705237