Specialist Radiographer - Diagnostic Imaging

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly driven, experienced Radiographers to join our friendly and supportive teams in NHS GGC’s North East Sector Imaging Departments. Within the North East Sector, there is cross-site rotation based on a ‘hub and spoke’ model, enabling staff to develop breadth and depth of knowledge and skills across scheduled and unscheduled care. Rotation includes a selection of modalities, including Plain Film, CT, MRI, and Interventional Radiology at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary (Hub) and spoke sites, Stobhill ACH, and Glasgow Dental Hospital. Glasgow Royal Infirmary is a designated Trauma Centre with a busy ED Department. Specialities within the North East Sector include Orthopaedics, Urology, Surgery, Medicine, and Plastics. NHSGGC are committed to radiography role development and has one Consultant Reporting Radiographer, a Consultant Sonographer and Advanced Practice Mammographers. Across NHSGGC, we have a team of reporting radiographers and sonographers developing their roles in a variety of areas within Imaging, such as Ultrasound guided FNA and Arthrography.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• The hours of these posts are worked 5/7, 365 days per year including public holiday and include extended day working
• Part-time or Job Share applications will be considered

Key responsibilities:

• Justify, authorise and perform a wide range of diagnostic imaging examinations to deliver a high‑quality patient‑centred Radiology service
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across acute, outpatient and specialist imaging areas including unsociable hours and out of hours cover
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance with IR(ME)R, Local Rules and departmental policies to minimise risk to patients, staff and the public
• Assess referrals, prioritise workload and adapt imaging techniques to meet individual patient needs and clinical urgency
• Provide senior support on shift, including supervision of Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, HCSWs and students to ensure safe and effective service delivery
• Maintain high standards of image quality, clinical evaluation, documentation and use of RIS and PACS systems
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, training and continuous professional development

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• DCR or BSc Honours degree in Diagnostic Radiography
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Minimum of two years post‑qualification clinical experience as a Radiographer
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional and service development
• Proven ability to work confidently in acute and high‑pressure clinical environments
• Strong communication, organisational and decision‑making skills
• Willingness to undertake flexible working patterns and further specialist training including IV cannulation

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Liam Weir, Site Superintendent Radiographer, liam.weir@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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