Job overview

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

Job Title: Progressive Band 5-6 Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer

Contract Type: Permanent

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

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

An opportunity has arisen to join this well-established, friendly, hardworking team of over 80 Radiographers working within the Cross Sectional Imaging Department (CSI) at the Trust. As we continue to expand our services, we are seeking enthusiastic, talented radiographers interested 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, and children’s intensive care. It is also a major centre for teaching and research.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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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 scanners
•  4 Siemens Definition Edge Plus dual energy CT scanners
•  1 Siemens Drive Dual Source CT scanner
•  1 Siemens GoTop CT lung screening relocatable unit
•  1 CANON Aquilion Serve SP 
•  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 postgraduate training and skills development is actively encouraged.

This role is subject to a probation period 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. The role requires demonstrating competence in all three areas.