Job reference: 242945
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 05/05/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 37
Job posted date: 21/04/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: General radiology ARI

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Hours: 37 hours including shift system (7 day working)

Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Contract: 1 year fixed term Band 5 Radiographer

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated radiographer to assist with the day to day workload of a busy, high performing radiology department.

We are looking to appoint a candidate who will rotate through all areas of the General department which includes A&E, Inpatients, Outpatients, theatre, fluoroscopy, dental and ward radiography and also be given the opportunity for experience in CT.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in Diagnostic Radiography with current registration in HCPC.

NHSG Radiology Department provides imaging services to approximately 620,000 people living in Grampian, Orkney and Shetland. NHS Grampian is in an exciting phase of modernisation of which Radiology is key. The Board are investing £120 million for the Baird Family Hospital which will bring together maternity, gynaecology and breast services on one site along with The ANCHOR Centre which will provide outpatient and day-patient treatment for patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Aberdeen is a lively, cosmopolitan city located in the North East of Scotland. In the city, there are beautiful parks and gardens and a superb beach just a short walk from the centre. The city boasts fantastic museums, galleries, bars and restaurants and offers great shopping in centres and the main city streets.

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th May 2026.

Please direct all queries to:

Kathleen Ritchie, Superintendent Radiographer – kathleen.ritchie@nhs.scot

Lisa Smith, Superintendent Radiographer – lisa.smith5@nhs.scot

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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