Specialist Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland seeks an experienced Radiographer to join their imaging team. This role involves working with PET-CT, CT, and MRI technologies, supporting both research and clinical activities. You will perform imaging tasks, manage data, and contribute to NHS and university projects. Ideal candidates should have cross-sectional imaging experience, especially in cardiac imaging. The position is on an Agenda for Change contract with flexible hours to accommodate workload needs.

Qualifications

• Radiographer with experience in PET-CT, CT, and MRI imaging.
• Experience in both research and clinical imaging is beneficial.
• Must hold relevant permission to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging tasks and assist in research projects.
• Manage data and provide support for clinical trials.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality service.

Skills

Cross sectional imaging experience

Research imaging

Cardiac CT/MRI

Education

Radiographer certification

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.

Overview

The QMRI facility is part of the network of imaging facilities across Edinburgh. It is located within the Queen’s Medical Research Institute (QMRI) at the Bioquarter campus at Little France in Edinburgh. It hosts 2 PET-CT systems including a Total Body PET-CT scanner, a 3T wide bore MRI and a Photon Counting CT scanner. Both NHS and University staff work together in the facility. The facility supports both imaging for biomedical research and NHS clinical imaging. There is an opportunity to join our expert imaging team at the QMRI facility. You would have the opportunity to work on cutting edge equipment and take part in innovative research.

Responsibilities

• Work within the core areas of PET-CT, CT and MRI to support both research and clinical activity.
• Perform imaging tasks, data management, administration and provide additional support for research projects.
• Contribute to the research imaging programme in support of University academic research as well as NHS and commercial clinical trials.
• Collaborate within a close team to provide the highest quality of service to patients, research participants and colleagues.
• Engage in further education and CPD with a genuine interest in medical research.

Qualifications and experience

• Radiographer with cross sectional imaging experience.
• Experience in research and CT and/or MRI imaging is desirable (Cardiac CT/MRI in particular).
• Training will be provided if necessary.

Role details

The vacancy is to work within our core areas of PET-CT, CT and MRI. Your role will include imaging tasks, data management, administration and support for research projects. You would be employed on an NHS Agenda for Change contract. NHS work is in conjunction with RIE Radiology. Research Imaging is in support of University Academic research as well as NHS and commercial clinical trials.

Working arrangements

Working hours are generally 7.4 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be required as workload demands, such as evening or weekend scanning.

Additional information

• Salary and terms: AfC Band 6 - 37 hours per week.
• Contact: For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the Team Lead Radiographer.
• As from 1 April 2026, 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 with a corresponding increase in hourly rate.
• Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Apply early.
• 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, you must have the relevant permission to work. This is typically granted by the UK Visas and Immigration service.
• This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland will be needed before starting.
• There may be changes to criminal records checks from 1 April 2025; if the role is defined as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to PVG checks. Details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

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