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Royal Hospital for Children & Young People

Edinburgh

Radiology Directorate

Band 6 Specialist Radiographer – Full-Time (36 hours)

Permanent

Applications for Part- Time working will be considered

New Posts to Support the Implementation of a 5/7 Roster

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious radiographer with paediatric imaging experience. Applications are invited for the position of Specialist Radiographer in the RHCYP imaging department. This post will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to further develop their existing paediatric knowledge and skills.

The paediatric department is situated in a purpose-built facility on the Bioquarter site in Edinburgh, adjacent to the Royal Infirmary and is co-joined with the Radiology Department in the Dept of Clinical Neurosciences. This post supports the services on the new site and provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain further experience in paediatric imaging. The successful applicant will work with state-of-the-art equipment and includes the potential to work on cross sectional scanners in both paediatric and adult settings in CT/MRI.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in the 5/7 roster which includes out of hours/weekends and overnight on-call

Applicants should have relevant postgraduate experience.

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For further information please contact:

Jayne Davison Louisa Armstrong

Radiography Team Leader Principal Radiographer

0131 312 0827 0131 312 0830

Jayne.davison@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk louisa.armstrong2@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

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: If part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.