Specialist Radiographer

Nhsscotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a specialist in radiography to join their team. The role involves providing specialist imaging services in areas such as MRI and CT, as well as mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant professional qualifications and experience in patient care. This position requires someone dedicated to ensuring high standards in diagnostic services, contributing to patient management within the Radiology directorate.

Qualifications

• Experience in MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, or related fields.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Strong commitment to quality diagnostic service.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist imaging in various clinical areas.
• Perform radiographic examinations and ensure patient care.
• Mentor junior radiographers for continuity of service.

Skills

Specialist imaging

Direct patient care

Supervisory skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

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.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist imaging within one of the following clinical areas, including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Cardio‑Vascular, Neuro‑Angiography and satellite imaging departments.

To justify and perform radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients within the directorate of Radiology.

Supervise and act as mentor to junior radiographers ensuring continuity of service.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Ken Dolan at [e-mail].