Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
University of Edinburgh
We are looking for a qualified radiographer.
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 three radiographers and seven radiologists, to ensure the efficient running of the diagnostic imaging facilities in the Hospital for Small Animals and Large Animals in the Large Animal Research Imaging Facilities (LARIF), 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.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- An interest in teaching and animals, and ideally be a diagnostic radiographer with previous relevant 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.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.
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.
If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
The university is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Open ended.
Full time: 35 hours per week.