The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified radiographer to join a state-of-the art imaging facility and take part in cutting edge imaging research. The post will primarily be based in the Queens Medical Research Institute but with the possibility of rotation within our other facility based in the Royal Infirmary.
The post holder willperform radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients within Edinburgh Imaging Facility QMRI, and the MRI imaging facility in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. This will involve participating in the provision of on-going programmes of clinical examinations, research studies and clinical trials involving MRI, CT and PET/CT scanning.
This post is fixed-term (for 18 months) and full-time (35 hours per week).
The salary for this post is Grade UE07N: £41,064 to £51,753 per annum.
A market pay supplement equivalent to 7% of salary shall be payable in addition to substantive salary. Additionally, the normal incremental pay range for this post will be points 1-9 of the published scales. It is a requirement for the postholder to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian.
Your skills and attributes for success:
1. Experience in MRI, CT and PET/CT scanning.
2. Excellent team working skills.
3. Ability to follow protocols and procedures.
4. Ability to deal with the patients, researchers and other facility staff in a respectful and in a professional manner.
5. Able to work under pressure and with a flexible and pragmatic attitude.
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter