135509 Radiographer (AP)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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.
Royal Hospital for Children & Young People
Edinburgh
Radiology Directorate
Band 5 Radiographer – Full-Time (37.5 hours)
Fixed Term 12 months (Secondment considered)
Applications are invited for the position of Radiographer in the RHCYP imaging department. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious radiographer to join our team. The post will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop skills in paediatric radiography.
The paediatric department has moved to a new purpose built facility on the Bioquarter site in Edinburgh, adjacent to the Royal Infirmary and is co-joined with the new 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 opportunity to gain experience in both paediatric and adult CT scanning.
The successful applicant will be required to participate in the On Call rota and may provide cover for evening and weekend shifts.
For further information please contact:
Jayne Davison Claire Dononghue
Radiography Team Leader Specialist Radiographer
0131 312 0827 0131 312 0803
jayne.davison@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk claire.donoghue@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Alison Roger
Specialist Radiographer
0131 312 0803
alison.roger@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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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