Progressive Band 5-6 Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

An opportunity has arisen to join this well established, friendly, hardworking team of over 60 Radiographers working within the Cross Sectional Imaging Department (CSI) at the Trust. Due to continued service expansion, we are seeking enthusiastic, talented radiographers with an interest in training and working in CT, MRI and Neuroangiography.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England. It has a major trauma centre for adults and children and provides many specialist services such as neurosciences, cardiac, children’s intensive care. It is also a major centre for teaching and research.

Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 6 contract upon appointment.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

The successful post holder will be a key member of the cross sectional imaging team, with a high level of competence in the specialist modalities of MRI, CT scanning and Neuro Interventional Angiography. We have a well-developed and supportive induction process. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, professionalism and a flexible approach to working to support the MRI, CT and Neuroangiography Imaging Leads in delivering an efficient and effective service. As a major trauma centre, with a large inpatient population, we provide a 24/7 service and require flexibility to cover all shifts.

You will be working on the Southampton General Hospital site, Royal South Hants Community Diagnostic Hub and rotating off site in the Southampton City area providing a CT imaging service for targeted lung health check screening.

The Department currently has the following equipment installed: -

• 4 Siemens Sola 1.5T MRI scanners
• 2 Siemens Vida 3T MRI Scanner
• 4 Siemens Definition Edge Plus dual energy CT scanners
• 1 Siemens Drive Dual Source CT scanner
• 1 Siemens GoTop CT lung screening relocatable unit
• GE Revolution GSI CT
• Siemens Artis Zee Bi-plane Neuro-Interventional Angiography suite
• Siemens Artis Zee Single plane Neuro-Interventional Angiography Suite

Our supportive team of Superintendent Radiographers and Radiologists lead our imaging services with an open and inclusive approach to our work. Our radiography team are actively encouraged to personally develop along their career path with strong future opportunities available in this continually developing organisation. We value people who want to make a difference to patients and their workplace, and we offer supportive and positive leadership.

We are continually developing our specialist imaging services within our three modalities and post graduate training and skills development is actively encouraged.

This role is subject to a probation period (for staff new to UHS) and a competency-based sign off process covering CT, MR, and Neuro Angio. Staff will be supported to achieve competence in all three modalities during the first 6 - 7 months of starting in the role. It is a requirement of the role to demonstrate competence in all three areas.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026