CT Radiographer; Rotational

Overview

CT (Rotational) Radiographer ()

Medical Imaging Department

Full Time 37 hours per week

Band 6 Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum + On-Call

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two HCPC registered CT (Rotational) Radiographers to join our highly motivated and friendly Medical Imaging team. This position is based at Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick, Shetland.

• Rotate through CT and general x-ray, including mobiles and theatre, as part of the department’s rotation.
• Work within a UK NHS Hospital environment and contribute to a small, friendly team of Radiographers.
• Collaborate with reporting sonographers and radiographers, and provide patient care in acute and elective settings.
• Engage with remote Radiologist support where applicable and participate in 24-hour service cover with local clinicians.

• HCPC registration (Registered Radiographer).
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience as a fully qualified radiographer in a UK NHS Hospital, with evidence of rotating through CT.
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities of working in an island/remote rural location.

The Medical Imaging Department currently has a team of 15 staff, including 9 Radiographers, 3 (4) Sonographers, 1 assistant practitioner and 1 admin assistant. Equipment includes two general DR rooms, two DR mobiles, a Fuji Xair Digital system, DR OPT/CEPH unit, a 128 slice GE Revolution Evo CT scanner, a Philips Blueseal 1.5T MRI scanner and two GE ultrasound rooms. We have a local PACS and are fully integrated with the Scottish national PACS.

The Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick serves Shetland’s 22,000 residents plus offshore and maritime populations, providing acute/elective general surgical and medical inpatient and outpatient services, with visiting consultants and telemedicine support. There is no resident Radiologist; reporting is supported by reporting sonographers and radiographers.

Shetland offers a unique living environment with low pollution and crime, excellent schools and leisure facilities, stunning scenery, and a short flight to the UK mainland.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Lucy Wilson, Head of Medical Imaging — — lucy.wilsont
Stacey Sehnert Leask, CT Lead/Reporting Radiographer — ext 3158 — Stacey.leask1t
Bethany Hunter, X-Ray Lead/Reporting Radiographer — ext 3158 — Bethany.huntert

Closing date:
Sunday 3 August 2025

Interview date:
Tuesday 2 September 2025

Suitable candidates may be invited to attend the department for a second interview. If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please email support with the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.