262289 (LI) Advanced Practitioner Radiographer

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Advanced Practitioner Radiographer to join our experienced, successful and friendly reporting team at NHS Lothian. We are inviting applications from radiographers holding Post Graduate qualifications in MSK and / or chest plain image reporting, demonstrable experience of autonomous reporting in their area of specialism, with the motivation and skills to further the development of radiography practice.

Please note: this post is within the West Sector Radiology department and will be based at the Western General and St John's Hospitals.

At NHS Lothian we have the four-tier structure of radiographer practice, with the team being led by a Consultant Radiographer. We have a strong focus on quality with job plans that enable fulfillment of the four pillars of Advanced Practice and your ongoing personal development.

Have you seen our exciting AHP strategic ambitions? Join an AHP workforce committed to innovation, research, improvement and continuous learning - supporting your development, building a highly skilled, future‑ready workforce and providing the foundations to deliver the highest quality, evidence-informed care:

• Allied Health Professions Research – Health and Care Professions Research
• NHS Lothian AHP Learning and Development Strategic Framework 2024-2027'
• For further information on what is included in the role, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.

If after reading this information you have any questions, or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Laura Huxtable, Consultant Radiographer: laura.huxtable@nhs.scot

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.