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
It is essential that the post holder has a D.C.R. or BSc (Hons.) in Diagnostic Radiography and a HCPC registration.
The South West Sector is seeking an experienced and motivated Radiographer to undertake the role of Interventional Radiology Modality Lead, based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, with responsibility for services at Gartnavel General Hospital.
The QEUH is the largest acute hospital campus in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK. It is the designated Major Trauma Centre for the West of Scotland and the regional site for stroke thrombectomy. The IR service operates across three Canon Infinix interventional laboratories (two hybrid theatres) and a Siemens Artis Zee system at QEUH, alongside a newly installed GE Allia IGS 740 system at Gartnavel General Hospital.
The service delivers a broad and complex acute interventional workload including major trauma, vascular, oncology, urology, gastroenterology and colorectal procedures, receiving vascular and non‑vascular referrals from across NHSGGC and nationally. In addition, the service provides a well‑established radiographer and nurse‑led nephrostomy exchange service, highlighting extended scope within the team.
This is a leadership role requiring strong operational management capability, radiographic clinical expertise and the ability to influence across multidisciplinary pathways.
The department hosts approximately 95 student placements annually within a progressive and supportive learning environment. You will liaise closely with university partners and practice educators to ensure high‑quality undergraduate and postgraduate clinical training, while maintaining a strong commitment to staff development.
NHSGGC actively promotes continuing professional development, including opportunities for postgraduate study at MSc level in Diagnostic Imaging or Advanced Practice through Glasgow Caledonian University, supported by an annual staff bursary scheme. The service maintains a strong culture of quality improvement and professional engagement, including weekly SCoR‑accredited CPD sessions.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
This post will be based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
* The shift pattern for this post is 08:45 to 17:00
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership of the IR service across sites
* Lead workforce planning, staff training and professional development
* Oversee stock management and patient‑level costing within a high‑value consumables environment, including sector‑wide oversight of interventional stock management at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across paediatric and neuro‑interventional radiology services, supporting a collegiate and integrated approach to interventional practice across NHSGGC
* Ensure quality assurance, governance and compliance standards are maintained, documented and acted upon
* Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing teams and allied health professionals both within and out with Radiology
* Contribute to MDT discussions, service development and pathway redesign
* Support performance management in line with NHS Scotland Once for Scotland
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
This post offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and further develop Interventional Radiology services within a nationally recognised centre of excellence, while contributing to collaborative working across the wider regional interventional radiology network.
Essential
* D.C.R. or BSc (Hons.) in Diagnostic Radiography
* HCPC registration
* The post holder must have 6+ years postgraduate clinical experience with a minimum of 3 years experience at Band 6 level with evidence of 2 years clinical training and experience in their specialist area
* Evidence of CPD and postgraduate study in a specialist area
* Current and wide range of highly developed specialist technical and Healthcare knowledge
* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
* Be able to organise and motivate others to deliver plans
* Ability to take responsibility and make decisions in accordance with this post
* Team worker with developed and appropriate leadership style
* Evidence of a high level of analytical problem solving skills
* Interpersonal skills to negotiate influence and inspire
* Effective advocate for patients and staff in a wide range of arenas
* Computer literate and able to use databases
* Have a positive attitude to flexible working to meet the demands of the service
* IV Injection certificate if relevant to role
Desirable
* Post Graduate certificate in relevant field
* Experience of working in a large acute setting
* Knowledge of managerial duties, e.g., rotas, pay roll, annual leave allocation
* Creation and delivery of training programmes
* Management training courses/study days/ completion of online modules such as LearnPro
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.
* 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
Gary Grayson, Sector Superintendent Radiographer;
Michael McCulloch, Site Superintendent Radiographer;
Recruitment Process
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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