Diagnostic Radiographer

Job Description

Grade UE07: £41,064 – £48,822 per annum

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies/Hospital for Small Animals

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

We are looking for our next qualified diagnostic radiographer.

The Opportunity

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies of The University of Edinburgh, based on the Easter Bush Campus on the South side of Edinburgh, is a leading centre of clinical excellence, welfare and research for animals.

We are seeking a qualified diagnostic radiographer with MRI experience to join our diagnostic imaging team of 3 radiographers and 7 radiologists, to ensure the efficient running of the diagnostic imaging facilities in the Hospital for Small Animals, producing high quality diagnostic images of animals for clinical and research purposes. You will work both in a team and independently to organise and prioritise daily/weekly workload and will contribute to teaching veterinary students in all aspects of producing diagnostic images.

Small animal MRI, CT and radiography will be the major imaging modalities for which the post holder has responsibility. The post-holder will also ensure ongoing operation of imaging equipment by organising and planning their maintenance programmes; and ensure effective archiving of images obtained from these sources.

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• An interest in teaching and animals and ideally be a diagnostic radiographer with at least two years CT and MRI experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and MRI regulations.
• Animal handling skills are desirable, willingness to work with animals is essential. Some flexibility in work hours will be required.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 22nd May 2026.

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