Specialist Radiographer (MRI)

Job details

• Job reference: 255304
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 10/09/2026
• Job Type: Allied Health Professions
• Location: University Hospital Wishaw
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 27/08/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
• Department: Radiology

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

Authorise justification and perform Radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians. Deputise for Modality Team Leaders as required and oversee Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, and Clinical Support Workers, ensuring continuity of service delivery.

To have a high level of knowledge and skills in one or more specialised field, generally to a post-graduate level.

To be responsible for the organisation of a specialised service within Radiology on a daily basis or carry out examinations of a highly specialised nature in MRI.

The working pattern for this role is 8am - 8pm (7 days).

In this key role, you will:

• Perform all justified routine and specialised diagnostic procedures within area of specialisation.
• Take a leading role in departmental audit and quality assurance programmes to maintain effective Clinical Governance and meet clinical effectiveness targets.
• Actively participate in departmental administration as guided by the Imaging Team Leader or Deputy Department Manager.
• Participate in mandatory training and actively pursue Continuous Professional Development keeping an up to date personal record.

What You'll Bring:

• HCPC Registration
• D.C.R. (R), BSc or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and act in a supervisory capacity.
• Team Worker.
• Good IT Skills.
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Lesley Sharp, Deputy Radiology Service Manager via lesley.sharp@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.