Senior Research Imaging Manager

Nhsscotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a CRIF Senior Research Imaging Manager for a leadership role. This position involves overseeing a team of radiographers and managing the Clinical Research Imaging Facility. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to develop complex imaging protocols. This role promises to enhance research delivery and high-quality services within a multi-disciplinary environment, making it a critical position for advancing healthcare research.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging required.
• Proven track record of managing professional staff needed.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate complex imaging protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of NHS radiographers in delivering high-quality research.
• Supervise staff and develop complex imaging protocols.
• Contribute to the senior management team of TASC.

Skills

Leadership of a team

Cross-sectional imaging

Communication and interpersonal skills

Motivation and staff management

Education

Registered with the Healthcare Professions Council

Tools

CT and MRI scanners

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.

Tayside Medical Science Centre (TASC)

Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee

CRIF Senior Research Imaging Manager – Band 8B

Salary Scale: £74,003 - £79,164 per annum

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week; there will be no change in full time pay.

Due to retirement of the current postholder, the Clinical Research Imaging Facility (CRIF) is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Imaging Manager to this exciting leadership role.

The Senior Research Imaging Manager is responsible for the leadership of a team of NHS radiographers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team for the delivery of world class research and high-quality clinical services to the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside.

They are responsible for all aspects of the service, from supervision of staff, to interpreting and developing complex imaging protocols and the overall business development and management of CRIF. They will also be expected to contribute to the senior management team of TASC and link closely with Imaging Services in NHS Tayside.

The CRIF is an integrated specialist imaging unit within the University of Dundee, staffed by the NHS and based at Ninewells Hospital, which is equipped to support the delivery of high-quality research and NHS clinical services. It has state of the art medical imaging equipment which includes CT and MRI scanners.

The recent addition of a GE Apex Elite CT scanner and MR guided Focussed Ultrasound neuro‑treatment system have further developed our research potential, particularly in relation to image guided therapies research.

The successful candidate will be registered with the Healthcare Professions Council and will have extensive experience in cross-sectional imaging. They will have a proven track record of managing professional staff, be well organised and will have good communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to motivate and lead staff. The ability to work across different imaging modalities and interpret and coordinate research protocols are essential.

Informal enquiries to: Dr Steve McSwiggan, Senior R&D Manager, TASC. [e-mail] or tel: [phone].

You will be employed by NHS Tayside. Hours of work are: 37 per week. AFC terms and conditions.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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