246151 Radiographer

Healthcare & Medical
Midlothian
April 27, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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.

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

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.

NHS Lothian is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Main X Ray, Fluoroscopy and Interventional team. You will work as part of a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, contributing to high quality patient care while gaining valuable experience across a variety of imaging techniques.

What you’ll bring:

  • A degree (or equivalent) in Radiography and HCPC registration
  • A caring and compassionate approach to patient care
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to learn and develop skills across general radiography, theatre, fluoroscopy and intervention
  • A proactive and flexible attitude and ability to work shifts

What we offer:

  • A comprehensive induction prior to starting on the shift rota
  • Ongoing training opportunities within the wider radiology department, including CT, MRI, Lithotripsy, Nuclear Medicine and Mammography
  • Supportive supervision and mentorship from experienced staff, including tutorials and time with Advanced Practitioner Radiographers
  • Opportunity to learn Cath Lab procedures, such as TACE and PAEs
  • A welcoming and inclusive team environment
  • The chance to work in one of Scotland’s leading teaching hospitals

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Tanya Pauw, Team Lead Radiographer on .

Reference: 246151

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 22 Apr 2026

Closing Date: 06/05/2026

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