Deputy Superintendent Radiographer

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dundee is seeking a Radiographer to join a progressive team providing breast screening and symptomatic services. The successful candidate will need a PgCert in mammography and HCPC registration, along with managerial experience. Responsibilities involve supporting the Superintendent Radiographer and managing departmental quality improvements. Travel may be required for mobile breast screening across Tayside and North East Fife. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fully digital breast unit.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be HCPC registered with significant post-qualification mammography experience.
• A PgCert or equivalent in mammography is required.
• The role involves managerial tasks alongside mammography work.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly team providing breast screening and symptomatic services.
• Support the Superintendent Radiographer in management activities.
• Work on a mobile breast screening unit, traveling to various locations.

Skills

HCPC registration

Mammography experience

Managerial skills

Education

PgCert in Mammography

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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Radiographer to join a progressive, friendly team. We are a combined breast unit providing both breast screening and symptomatic services, whilst also benefiting from close links to the University of Dundee Breast Research team.

We are a fully digital department with 3 static rooms, two mobile screening units and currently two ultrasound rooms. In addition, breast imaging services are provided within the Radiology department at Perth Royal Infirmary, which provides an additional mammography room and ultrasound room.

The successful candidate will hold a PgCert or equivalent in mammography. You must be HCPC registered with significant post-qualification mammography experience.

The current job description is under review, and as well as mammography work, a large portion of the job role will entail managerial work, including supporting the work of the Superintendent Radiographer and taking a lead in departmental quality management and improvement.

You may be required to work on a mobile breast screening unit and should therefore be able to travel to various locations throughout Tayside and North East Fife.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion or visit, please contact Miranda Withall, Superintendent Radiographer on [e-mail]

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

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