Research Radiographer

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Midlothian
  • £41,064-51,753 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Job Category: TechnicalJob Description:The Opportunity:This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified radiographer to join a state-of-the art imaging facility and take part in cutting edge imaging research. The post will primarily be based in the Queens Medical Research Institute but with the possibility of rotation within our other facility based in the Royal Infirmary.The post holder will perform radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic service in order to assist in the management of patients within Edinburgh Imaging Facility QMRI, and the MRI imaging facility in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. This will involve participating in the provision of on-going programmes of clinical examinations, research studies and clinical trials involving MRI, CT and PET/CT scanning.This post is fixed-term (for 18 months) and full-time (35 hours per week).The salary for this post is Grade UE07N: £41,064 to £51,753 per annum.A market pay supplement equivalent to 7% of salary shall be payable in addition to substantive salary. Additionally, the normal incremental pay range for this post will be points 1-9 of the published scales. It is a requirement for the postholder to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian.Your skills and attributes for success:
  • Experience in MRI, CT and PET/CT scanning.
  • Excellent team working skills.
  • Ability to follow protocols and procedures.
  • Ability to deal with the patients, researchers and other facility staff in a respectful and in a professional manner.
  • Able to work under pressure and with a flexible and pragmatic attitude.
Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab).Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:- CV- Cover letterAs a valued member of our team you can expect:
  • 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, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe 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.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 (opens new browser tab).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 noteThe closing date for applications is 1st September 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Edinburgh Imaging is unique in the UK in terms of size, scope, co-location and integration of academic research scanning facilities and equipment, supporting laboratories and activities, academic, clinical, technical, image analysis, data management and professional services expertise, integration with NHS Lothian clinical diagnostic services, access to patient groups, data archives, and embedded online and campus teaching activities.Edinburgh Imaging hosts three research-dedicated magnetic resonance (MR) scanners, two positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PETCT) scanners, and a positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance (PETMR) scanner alongside an advanced radiochemistry facility. The latter includes a cyclotron with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) licensed production facilities, and research and development laboratories. There are extensive image analysis facilities plus growing activity in retinal and optical imaging. All activity is underpinned by an integrated data management platform. This represents circa £40M capital investment in imaging equipment over the last 10 years, and an annual turnover of nearly £4M. Edinburgh imaging depends upon a foundation of a large and specialized work force. This is a diverse group of experts drawn from many disciplines: physicists, radiographers, radiochemists, data managers, programmers, business developers, technical experts, technicians, governance staff, marketing and administration. Many roles depend on advanced academic expertise and the group delivers “own” academic outputs as well as providing guidance and support for non-imagers using imaging in their academic work.

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