NHS Highland
Specialty Doctor - Breast and General Radiology
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NHS Highland
Specialty Doctor in Breast & General Radiology
Location
RAIGMORE HOSPITAL, INVERNESS
Employment Type
Full time or Part time considered
Salary
£64,158 - £99,975
Reference
253664
Join us at the Highland Breast Centre where professional fulfilment meets outstanding quality of life. Enjoy a rewarding career in a forward-thinking service, supported by dynamic and collaborative colleagues, state-of-the-art facilities, and the opportunity to live and work in one of the most stunning regions in the UK. Experience a true work-life balance in the heart of the Highlands.
This post is offered on a 10 PA basis per week, though we are happy to consider applications from those wishing to work part time. Some remote/home working can also be accommodated to support flexible working arrangements.
There is no current on-call commitment, as out-of-hours reporting is fully covered by a tele-radiology service.
While the primary focus of this role is to support the Breast Imaging service, NHS Highland offers a wide range of specialist radiology services. We actively encourage and support the development of additional specialist interests in line with service needs and the applicant’s professional goals.
Prospective applicants are invited to contact the department for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.
You will be part of a team of based in the Highland Breast Centre who provide a comprehensive service for the Screening and Symptomatic patients. In 2024/25, 14,700 women were invited to attend the Breast Screening Service and approximately 280 patients in NHS Highland and the Western Isles are diagnosed with Breast Cancer each year.
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Requirements
Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register with a Licence to Practise, working towards CESR.
Benefits
We understand the constraints you can face when moving jobs, which is why we offer a substantial Relocation Package for new permanent members of the team.
We would strongly encourage applicants to contact the service to arrange a visit prior to short-listing/interview, if selected. For further information please contact:
- Dr Nicola Spence, North of Scotland Breast Screening Clinical Lead/Consultant Breast Radiologist
- Derick Macrae, Service Manager, Management derick.macrae2@nhs.scot
Application Process
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Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.
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Additional Information For Candidates
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.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through.
Closing Date
19/08/2026
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.
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