Overview
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We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious radiographers to join our team in Main X-ray at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The post is a Band 5 Rotational Radiographer – 37 hours (36 hours as of April 2026) on a permanent basis, rotating across departments including A&E, Portables, Inpatients, Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Fluoroscopy, PCO and Theatre. The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop and expand expertise and skills.
As a Rotational Radiographer you will become proficient in all aspects of the above imaging, supervise and train Radiographers on induction, Students and Assistant Practitioners, and work with state-of-the-art equipment.
The successful applicants will be required to participate in days, evenings, nights and weekends on a 5/7 shift system.
The recruitment contact for this post is Kirsty McCraith, Radiography Team Leader, Tel: 0131242 3725, kirsty.mccraith@nhs.scot.
Note: we anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please ensure your application is submitted early.
The email address provided will be used for notifications; please check Junk/Spam folders as notifications may go there. We will fully support disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, applicants must have the relevant permission to work in the country. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks. Details and routes to permission can be found on GOV.UK. Sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible in some cases if the employer is a licensed Sponsor and the post meets salary criteria.
This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting. From 1 April 2025, changes to criminal records checks may apply; if the post is a regulated role, appointment will be subject to PVG joining, with details provided by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.
For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
Seniorities and employment type are as follows (for reference):
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
It is ESSENTIAL to verify right to work in the UK before submitting your application.
Responsibilities
* Rotate in Main X-ray across departments such as A&E, Portables, Inpatients, Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Fluoroscopy, PCO and Theatre.
* Develop and expand imaging expertise across modalities.
* Supervise and train Radiographers during induction periods, Students and Assistant Practitioners.
* Utilise state-of-the-art imaging equipment (including Philips, Samsung, Fuji X-ray rooms and Portable machines; Siemens, Philips and GE Image Intensifiers).
Requirements / Qualifications
* Motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious radiographers.
* Willingness to work days, evenings, nights and weekends on a 5/7 shift system.
* Ability to work with a range of imaging modalities and train junior staff.
Note: This position is listed under Radiology - Radiologic Technologist and is associated with NHS Ayrshire & Arran and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
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