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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.
Clinical Radiology, Ninewells Hospital
with Tayside Rotation
MRI Radiographer –Band 5 Annex 20 or Band 6
depending on experience
Full time, permanent post
Salary Scale:
Band 6 £35522- £43286
- 5 (Annex 20) starting Salary £28384
We wish to recruit a knowledgeable radiographer to join our dedicated Tayside MRI scanning team.
This post will appeal to a suitably qualified radiographer with MRI experience or an interest in MRI, however, this post also provides an opportunity for a newly qualified radiographer to commence their radiography career with a built in route to advancement. New graduate radiographers will be supported to develop the skills and competencies which will allow them to operate as autonomous practitioners with limited supervision of their clinical work.
In accordance with Agenda for Change Annex 20, skills to perform autonomously at Band 6 level must be developed within 12 to 24 months after starting employment at Band 5 level.
We actively encourage staff to pursue additional responsibilities and post graduate education within a friendly and supportive environment.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake training in the administration of contrast media and foreign body orbit x- ray reporting.
Applicants must hold an appropriate diagnostic radiography qualification and be HCPC registered.
The hours will be 37.5 hours per week.
Flexible working patterns are required to cover extended operational hours across all Tayside MRI sites
This will include Saturday and Sunday working but there will be a requirement to cover some weekday and evening shifts as part of a rota system including 12 hour days at any of the sites and take part in any on call rota. Although the advertised post has Ninewells as the base hospital, there will be rotation to the other Tayside MRI Departments. Induction and training will take place across all the MRI sites in Tayside.
As part of the National delivery plan for AHPs, NHS Tayside is developing services that offer direct access, 7 day service and genuine partnership with patients.
Informal enquiries to: Wendy Milne, MRI Lead Radiographer, Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 36560, wendy.milne@nhs.scot or James Muir, MRI Deputy Lead Radiographer, james.muir@nhs.scot,Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 36560,
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.