SP214844 - Rotational Radiographer X-ray/MRI

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a motivated Radiographer to join the NHS Grampian Radiology team, working in modern facilities that serve a population of over 620,000 people. This role involves working with MRI technology and provides opportunities for training support. Applicants should hold a degree in Diagnostic Radiography and be HCPC registered.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of MRI desired.
• Currently registered with HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Join the First Imaging team in Radiology.
• Involve 7-day working and various shift patterns.

Skills

MRI

Diagnostic Radiography

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated colleague to join our busy, high performing NHS Grampian Radiology team.

The NHSG Radiology Department provides imaging services to approximately 620,000 people living in Grampian, Orkney and Shetland. NHS Grampian is in an exciting phase of modernisation of which Radiology is key. The Board have recently agreed plans investing £120 million for the Baird Family Hospital which will bring together maternity, gynaecology and breast services on one site along with The ANCHOR Centre which will provide outpatient and day-patient treatment for patients with cancer and blood disorders. Radiology is also scheduled to benefit from significant investment through the Elective Care program and is a key component to the NHS Grampian Major Trauma Centre. Regional planning is also underway through aligned national and regional programmes of work.

We are looking to appoint a candidate who will be a member of the First Imaging team in Radiology, and the MRI departments of NHS Grampian. The candidate should have good working knowledge and a proven interest in MRI would be desirable. Training support will be provided. This post involves 7-day working and various shift patterns including overnight.

Successful candidates will be educated to degree level in Diagnostic Radiography with current registration in HCPC.

Aberdeen is a lively, cosmopolitan city located in the North East of Scotland. In the city, there are beautiful parks and gardens and a superb beach just a short walk from the centre. The city boasts fantastic museums, galleries, bars and restaurants and offers great shopping in centres and the main city streets.

Please direct all queries to Kathleen Ritchie, Superintendent Radiographer – [e-mail]

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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.