Grade UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum, pro rata
CMVM / Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Full time: 30 hours per week (0.857 FTE)
Fixed term: for 12 months, or not beyond 31 July 2027 depending on start date
Vacancies: 1
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Qualified Therapeutic Radiographer
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. The clinical unit includes the Riddel Swan Cancer Centre, a purpose-built cancer facility housing state-of-the art imaging and radiotherapy facilities (Varian Medical Systems and a VitalBeam linear accelerator). The Riddel Swan Cancer Centre is the only centre in the UK offering IMRT and VMAT for pets and it is a reference in the country and in Europe in Veterinary Radiation Oncology.
We are seeking a qualified therapeutic radiographer to join our Radiation Oncology Service, which currently includes two boarded veterinary radiation oncologists, a therapeutic radiographer, and rotating veterinary trainees, veterinary anaesthetists, and veterinary nurses.
The post holder would be expected to work alongside clinicians, nurses and the other therapeutic radiographer while treating veterinary cancer patients including dogs, cats, rabbits and occasionally other domestic or exotic animals. The main aim of the post holder would be to operate the linear accelerator while delivering photons or electrons for treatment, and to assist during CT-scan for treatment planning (positioning, designing of immobilization devices) and with appropriate treatment planning. You will work both in a team and independently to organise and prioritise daily/weekly workload and will contribute to teaching veterinary students in some aspects of Radiation Oncology.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- An interest in teaching and animals, and ideally substantial experience as a therapeutic radiographer, preferentially familiar to operating a Vital beam linear accelerator.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sound knowledge of radiation protection.
- Animal handling skills are desirable, willingness to work with animals is essential.
Appropriate training will be provided where necessary, in particular animal handling.
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Application Information:
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
Informal enquiries should be directed to email: [email protected]
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 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.
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 .
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 30 th July 2026.
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