227369 R1 (MG) Specialist Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Radiographer to provide specialist imaging services across various departments including MRI and CT. Responsibilities include conducting radiographic examinations and supervising junior staff. Applicants must have PVG Scheme membership or be willing to obtain it before starting the role. This role aims to maintain a high-quality diagnostic service while ensuring support for diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• Membership in the PVG Scheme is required.
• An application to Disclosure Scotland may be necessary if not currently a member.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist imaging services within various departments.
• Justify and perform radiographic examinations and provide diagnostic service.
• Supervise junior radiographers.

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist imaging within MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Cardio-Vascular, Neuro-Angiography and satellite imaging departments.
• Justify and perform radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic service to assist in the management of patients within the directorate of Radiology.
• Supervise and act as mentor to junior radiographers ensuring continuity of service.

Requirements / Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application to Disclosure Scotland will be required before starting in post.
• From 1 April 2025, changes to criminal records checks may apply. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team if changes occur.
• For more information on changes, visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.
• For information about the role and the skills/experience sought, contact [e-mail].

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. The email address provided will be used for notifications; please check Junk/Spam folders as notifications may be directed there.

This post requires PVG membership/record; if not current, an application to Disclosure Scotland is required and must be deemed satisfactory before starting in post. This post may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications is received.