Specialist Radiographer
Band 6 Specialist Radiographer – Full-Time (36 hours) and Part-Time (28.8 hours). Permanent. Applications for part-time working will be considered.

Location: Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
Department: RHCYP Imaging, Radiology Directorate
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Hours Per Week: 3 x 36 and 1 x 28.8
Job Closing Date: 18/11/2026

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious radiographer with paediatric imaging experience. Applications are invited for the position of Specialist Radiographer in the RHCYP imaging department. This post will provide an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to further develop their existing paediatric knowledge and skills.

The paediatric department is situated in a purpose-built facility on the Bioquarter site in Edinburgh, adjacent to the Royal Infirmary and is co-joined with the Radiology Department in the Dept of Clinical Neurosciences. This post supports the services on the new site and provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain further experience in paediatric imaging. The successful applicant will work with state-of-the-art equipment and includes the potential to work on cross sectional scanners in both paediatric and adult settings in CT/MRI.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in the 5/7 roster which includes out of hours/weekends and overnight on-call.

Applicants should have relevant postgraduate experience.

Contacts
Jayne Davison, Radiography Team Leader, 0131 312 0827, Jayne.davison@nhs.scot
Louisa Armstrong, Principal Radiographer, 0131 312 0830, louisa.armstrong2@nhs.scot

Important information

• This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in post.
• We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application at an early stage.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments. 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. AI tools may be used for planning and preparing applications, but answers must be your own, and use of AI to write applications is monitored and must be declared.