Head of Service - Clinical Technology (Assistive Technology)
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Scientist or Engineer in Assistive Technology to lead the Clinical Technology services for NHS Highland and the Western Isles. The role involves scientific leadership of Assistive Technology, Wheelchair Services, Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Clinical Engineering, managing approximately 30 staff. The post-holder will also act as a key point of consultation for the board's Research, Development and Innovation division and play a leadership role in medical devices. Supervision of trainee clinical engineers is also a responsibility.
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Job reference:
257905
Salary:
Band 8C (£90,808 - £97,338)
Job closing date:
23/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Raigmore Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
26/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Medical Physics Department
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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.
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Clinical Scientists / Engineers in Assistive Technology for the post of Head of Clinical Technology located in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.
This is an exciting opportunity that includes scientific leadership of Assistive Technology, including Wheelchair Services alongside Orthotics and Prosthetics and Clinical Engineering services in the NHS Highland area as well as the Western Isles. Services managed include approximately 30 staff and trainees. The post also acts as a key point of consultation for the board Research, Development and Innovation division and has a leadership
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