Inspector
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-Time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is seeking an Inspector to join their Regulation team, primarily focusing on the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R). The role involves conducting inspections across Scotland, managing notifications, investigating exposures, and reporting findings to various healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will contribute to national workstreams and help improve healthcare standards.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256805
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
06/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
HIS (Glasgow/Edinburgh)
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
17/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
Department:
Regulation Team
Job Advert
Inspector (Ref: 256805)
Permanent, Full-Time: 36 Hours per Week
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Edinburgh/Glasgow: Hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) regulates medical exposure to ionising radiation in Scotland on behalf of Scottish Ministers. We inspect services to ensure that they comply with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017. Services include:
- NHS hospitals
- private hospitals and clinics
- dentists, and
- any other area involving patient medical exposure of ionising radiation.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland supports NHS Scotland and independent healthcare providers to improve and deliver the highest standard of health care to the people of Scotland. The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, IR(ME)R team is located within the Regulation team, which is part of the Quality Assurance and Regulation Directorate. The regulation team contributes to the regulation of independent health
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