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Department of Clinical Neurosciences
Edinburgh
Radiology Directorate
Band 6 Specialist Radiographer – 37 hours
12 Month - Maternity Leave Cover
Our neuroradiology department provides the neuroimaging and neurointerventional service for the East of Scotland. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious radiographer to join our team. The post will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop skills in all aspects of neuroradiography.
The neuroradiology department moved to a purpose built facility on the Bioquarter site in Edinburgh, adjacent to the Royal Infirmary and is now co-joined with the paediatric radiology department. This post supports the expansion of services on the site and provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience in all areas of neuroradiography. The successful applicant will work with state of the art equipment and includes the potential to work on cross sectional scanners in both adult and paediatric settings including Intra Operative MRI.
Equipment on the site includes, Siemens Axiom Artis Zee (Bi-Plane), Canon Acquillion One Genesis CT scanner and Philips Ingenia 1.5T & 3TMRI scanners.
The successful applicant will be required to participate in the On Call rota and provide cover for evening and weekend shifts.
Applicants should have relevant postgraduate experience.
Previous experience in CT/MRI or angiography would be an advantage.
For further information please contact:
Mr Stuart Jamieson Mrs Anna Cox
Radiography Team Leader Radiography Team Leader
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.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
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. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.