262242 (MG) Diagnostic Radiographer

NHS Scotland; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian Radiology at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh invites applications for Band 5 Radiographers to join our Major Trauma Centre team. You will authorise and perform radiographic examinations while delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and direct patient care across NHS Lothian facilities.

The post includes a comprehensive induction and supports ongoing professional development. Applicants should be HCPC-registered or pending registration, with a flexible, proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration or registration pending.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork with the ability to work using own initiative.
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to rotate throughout ALL working locations.
• Training/refresher on Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000.
• Evidence of clinical training and personal motivation.
• Evidence of general radiography experience either as a qualified radiographer or as a student radiographer.
• Ability to liaise with medical, clerical, nursing and other radiographic staff.

Responsibilities

• Authorise and perform Radiographic examinations.
• Provide direct care and high quality diagnostic imaging service for the management of patients referred from clinicians and other referrers in NHS Lothian.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Time management

IT literacy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Ability to rotate locations

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join NHS Lothian Radiology at the Major Trauma centre at the RIE has arisen. We are looking for motivated and dynamic Band 5 Radiographers to join our current team of friendly, supportive and welcoming staff. Dedicated and Comprehensive Induction Programme in place to support you in a new role.

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.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a radiographer to work with us in one of Scotlands 4 Major Trauma Centres and Scotlands busiest A&E. You will authorise and perform Radiographic examinations, provide direct care and high quality diagnostic imaging service for the management of patients referred from clinicians and other referrers in NHS Lothian.

What We'll Need You To Bring

• Registered Radiographer with valid HCPC Registration or registration pending.
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to rotate throughout ALL working locations
• Flexible and proactive attitude, understanding the fluid nature of service demands
• Ability to work under pressure from frequent interruptions
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• Ability to wear lead protection clothing potentially for extended periods
• Training/refresher on Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
• Evidence of clinical training and personal motivation
• Evidence of general radiography experience either as a qualified radiographer or as a student radiographer
• Ability to liaise with medical, clerical, nursing and other radiographic staff

Contract type

• Permanent
• Full time 36 hours per week
• 5/7 Rota across 24 hours a day

Location

This role will be based in Radiology within Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, with some cover for outlying hospitals in the East Sector of NHS Lothian.
Working areas include rotation through A/E, Theatres, Portables, Inpatients, Outpatients, Fluoroscopy, Orthopaedics and Primary care sites.

Interviews

Due to a high volume of applications there will be a first-round assessment of knowledge/ image interpretation aiming to be conducted w/c 26th Oct 2026.
Following this, the successful applicants will be invited to interview. Aiming to be held w/c 2&9th Nov 2026

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As from 1st 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. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.