226564 (MG) Radiographer (Band 5)

Healthcare & Medical
Edinburgh
September 14, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh – Radiology Directorate – Band 5 Rotational Radiographer – 37 hours (36 hours as of April 2026). Permanent position.

Responsibilities

  • Join the Radiology team in Main X ray and rotate in departments such as A&E, Portables, Inpatients, Outpatients, Orthopaedics, Fluoroscopy, PCO and Theatre.
  • Develop and expand expertise across imaging modalities during rotation.
  • Supervise and train Radiographers during induction, including Students and Assistant Practitioners.
  • Work with state-of-the-art equipment and contribute to a high standard of patient care.
  • Participate in days, evenings, nights and weekends on a 5/7 shift system.

Equipment

Equipment includes Philips, Samsung and Fuji X ray Rooms and Portable machines, Siemens, Philips and GE Image Intensifiers.

Contact for further information

For further information please contact Kirsty McCraith, Radiography Team Leader. Telephone: . Email: .

Important recruitment notes

  • Please note there may be high interest and the vacancy may close early.
  • Late applications cannot be accepted; submit early.
  • The email address provided will be used for notifications; check Junk/Spam folders.
  • NHS Scotland supports disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments.
  • To work in the United Kingdom, you must have permission to work in the UK as required by the UK Visas and Immigration Service.
  • As part of pre-employment checks, entitlement to work in the UK will be verified. Information on visa routes is available from GOV.UK. Sponsorship may be possible in certain cases via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa if eligible and if the post meets salary thresholds and sponsor requirements.
  • It is essential to check you have the right to work in the UK or that the post is eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
  • PVG Scheme membership/record is required. If not current for the necessary regulatory group, an application to Disclosure Scotland will be needed before starting.
  • From 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records check may change if the post is a “regulated role”; appointment may require joining the PVG Scheme. Details will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team.

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