Specialist Radiographer - NE Sector Imaging

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Rotational Radiographer with an Interest in Dental Imaging. The post covers Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and other NHSGGC sites, offering development in dental imaging within a large teaching hospital.

The role involves delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging, supervising students, and contributing to service delivery across sites with a commitment to professional development and patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR qualification with HCPC registration
• Post-registration clinical radiography experience
• Experience in dental radiography and interest in dental imaging
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to support students and colleagues
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Flexible, team-focused, and able to work across a 24/7 service

Responsibilities

• Perform and justify a wide range of diagnostic imaging examinations with high patient care standards
• Deliver dental imaging including intra-oral, OPT and iCAT procedures
• Adapt imaging techniques to meet patients' varying needs
• Support supervision and teaching of Radiography and Dental students
• Contribute to service delivery across acute and specialist areas via rotational work
• Maintain radiation protection regulations and QA standards
• Provide leadership and assist with workload coordination when required

Skills

Diagnostic radiography

Dental imaging

CPD

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Rotational Radiographer with an Interest in Dental Imaging to join the supportive and dynamic Imaging teams within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's North East Sector.

Working across Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services to a diverse patient population. This post offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in dental imaging while maintaining and enhancing broader radiographic competencies within a large acute teaching environment. As one of the UK's largest NHS organisations, NHSGGC is committed to professional development, innovation and excellence in patient care, making this an excellent opportunity to further your career within a highly respected and forward-thinking service.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please See Below For More Details

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be initially based at Glasgow Dental Hospital but will be required to travel across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Sites.
• Working Pattern: 5 days over 7, including weekends and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and justify a wide range of diagnostic imaging examinations, ensuring high standards of patient care and image quality
• Deliver dental imaging examinations including intra-oral imaging, OPT and iCAT procedures
• Assess patient needs and adapt imaging techniques to support individuals with varying clinical, physical and communication requirements
• Support the supervision, teaching and assessment of Radiography, Dental and Dental Nursing students within a teaching environment
• Contribute to service delivery across acute and specialist clinical areas through rotational working arrangements
• Maintain compliance with radiation protection regulations, departmental policies and quality assurance standards
• Provide leadership and support to colleagues, assisting with workload coordination and service continuity when required

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or DCR qualification with current HCPC registration
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience as a Radiographer with the ability to apply theory to practice
• Experience within dental radiography and an interest in developing specialist dental imaging skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients, students and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and make informed clinical decisions
• Positive, flexible and team-focused approach with the ability to work across a service operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year as required

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Liam Weir