Diagnostic Radiographer at University of Edinburgh

Easter Howgate, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

48822.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MRI, CT Scanning, Radiography, Radiation Protection, MRI Regulations, Animal Handling, Clinical Imaging, Teaching, Workload Prioritization, Equipment Maintenance, Image Archiving, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Higher Education

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 Radiographer. Be part of something bigger, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh. Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching, research, and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you’re maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment, facilitating ground-breaking research, developing new techniques, or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities, your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community. 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. This post is full-time (35 hours per week). The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum. View the full job description [https://uoe.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/jobdescriptionlibrary/IQD7grnB5bJ_TK4277PnlQtzATHWkNadf1sROGPLX-cb-DM] 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. How to apply Please include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter As 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, 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 [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-reward/staff-benefits] 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 [https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/demonstrating-rtw]. 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. Unless stated otherwise, the closing time for applications is 11:59 pm (UK time). If you are applying from outside the UK, the closing time shown on our adverts will automatically adjust to your browser’s local time zone. 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. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies [https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/about/what-we-do](https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/what-we-do [https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/what-we-do]) (opens in a new browser tab) is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to over 800 staff and a thriving student communit [https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education]y [https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education] (https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education [https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education]) (opens in a new browser tab). The School comprises the Roslin Institute, three veterinary hospitals, a pathology unit, innovation centre and a range of research centres and services. We represent one of the largest concentrations of animal science expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge. Education The School is widely accredited, enabling our graduates to practise across the globe. We are ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and internationally, evidencing our leadership in veterinary education, research and clinical practice. The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation. The School’s position as part of the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa. Research Impact In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the School and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining ratings for each institution. The research environment was rated 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, as was the impact of our research on society. Community The School holds Athena SWAN Silver, and the Roslin Institute Gold. The campus is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including allotments, cycle facilities, fitness trails, restaurants and a gym.

Responsibilities

The role involves producing high-quality diagnostic images of animals using MRI, CT, and radiography for clinical and research purposes. Additionally, the post-holder will maintain imaging equipment and contribute to the teaching of veterinary students.