Specialist Radiographer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Radiographer to join their Radiology team at University Hospital Wishaw. The successful candidate will perform radiographic examinations and supervise a team, ensuring quality imaging services. This permanent role offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including generous leave, NHS pension membership, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual leave

At least 8 public holidays

Paid sick leave increasing with service

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration.
• Postgraduate expertise in specialty demonstrating leadership and safety management.
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Justify, authorise, and perform Radiographic examinations.
• Provide direct care and high-quality diagnostic imaging service for patients.
• Supervise Radiographers and SHCSWs, ensuring continuity of service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-working

Time Management

Basic IT skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

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The Role

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Radiographer to join the Radiology team at University Hospital Wishaw.

The Specialist Radiographer will justify, authorise, and perform Radiographic examinations. They will provide direct care and a high-quality diagnostic imaging service for patients referred from clinicians and other referrers in NHS Lanarkshire.

The successful candidate will supervise Radiographers and SHCSWs, ensuring continuity of service delivery.

Contract type and Shift Pattern

Permanent / Full Time / 37 hours / Band 6

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? This could be your opportunity to join Team Lanarkshire!

We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and integrated primary healthcare and social care services through North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships.

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

Discover a supportive environment to develop your skills and further your career.

Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with service length (pro-rata for part-time)
• At least 8 public holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance benefits
• Paid sick leave increasing with service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life balance policies

Support services are available for personal and work-related topics, accessible via links on this page.

What You'll Need

• Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration
• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Postgraduate expertise in your specialty demonstrating leadership and safety management
• Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards
• Specialist knowledge of relevant conditions and policies
• Leadership skills for managing service delivery
• Continuing Professional Development evidence
• Excellent team-working, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management
• Basic IT skills

Preferred Qualifications

• College of Radiographers IV injection certificate
• Experience with CT, mammography, or angiography
• Clinical experience at radiographer grade
• Training on relevant equipment and regulations
• Ability to train students and participate in Out of Hours work
• Valid UK/EU/EEA driving license

Interested?

Contact Sara Riddell, Deputy Radiology Service Manager, at [e-mail].

For application or recruitment queries, contact Devon Westwater at [e-mail]. Please include the job title and reference number.

Further Information

Refer to the Job Description for more details. Additional information on the recruitment process and NHS services is available via our information pack or webpage.