Radiographer

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A major trauma teaching hospital in Southampton invites summer 2026 graduate radiographers to apply for the Radiographer role. The position offers rotations across various departments to develop exceptional imaging skills and experience within a friendly team. Candidates should be patient-focused, with NHS experience preferred. A BSc in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration or eligibility is required. Applicants will benefit from a supportive department with numerous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, or equivalent, required.
• Health and Care Professions Council registration is essential.
• Ability to work within protocols and governance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all areas of the Radiology department.
• Participate in 24-hour diagnostic radiography services.
• Provide imaging for all patient groups.

Skills

Patient focused

Proactive approach

Team player

Effective communication skills

Education

BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

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

The closing date is 04 February 2026.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Radiographer

Summer 2026 graduate radiographers are welcome to apply. Proposed start date for this vacancy is for Summer 2026.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, reliable, highly motivated diagnostic radiographers to join our large, friendly team at UHS. This vacancy is an ideal opportunity for summer 2026 graduate radiographers looking to develop exceptional imaging skills in a proactive supportive department.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, a Major Trauma Centre and busy teaching hospital, is one of only a few places in the south of England to offer both adult and paediatric full onsite major trauma care provision. The Main Radiology Department is an ideal place to gain excellent skills in general and trauma radiography. We offer an excellent year long preceptorship process to support development, as well as a guaranteed rostered CPD day. Working in a challenging and changing environment, you will develop exceptional clinical and organisational skills. You will have lots of opportunities to progress both within the department, and in the wider imaging team. Our recent secondment opportunities have included nuclear medicine, cardiothoracic imaging, and children's imaging. There are also development opportunities, such as CT rotational post, Interventional Radiology, Lithotripsy, Advanced Practice - Reporting and Barium Swallows.

What youll do: The successful candidate will rotate through all areas of the department as outlined above. Adopting a patient centred approach; you will be part of the team providing imaging for all patient groups. Ability to participate in the full shift roster which covers the provision of 24 hour diagnostic Radiography services 365 days per year is essential.

What were looking for: Patient focused, proactive and ideally with NHS experience. We welcome applicants who hold a BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, are Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Applications are welcomed from current 3rd year BSc Diagnostic Radiography students.

Interviews may be conducted over multiple days.

About us

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, recognizing 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.

Job responsibilities

As a department we offer a yearlong preceptorship programme to ensure that all new members of staff are supported and supervised until all the required competencies are achieved. We also offer a Band 5-6 transition programme upon application and successful appointment. The aim of this preceptorship is to help band 5 radiographers develop their skills and demonstrate their ability to work as a band 6 allowing them to move to the next pay band if successful.

At UHS we have a large friendly team of radiographers with wide range of experience working across the following departments:

Main X-ray: This area provides general, fluoroscopy and mobile radiography for adult in-patients and out-patients. There are 5 DR X-ray rooms, 2 state of the art digital fluoroscopy rooms, and a fleet of DR mobiles. There is also a Xograph DR Dental Imaging room.

Emergency X-ray: This area provides adult and paediatric trauma radiography for the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre plus emergency and general theatre imaging. There are 3 DR x-ray rooms, DR mobiles and a fleet of up-to-date image intensifiers undertaking a wide variety of complex imaging procedures.

Interventional Radiology: Our interventional Unit carries out a wide range of complex vascular, non-vascular and oncology procedures in 2 Siemens interventional labs in addition to a Hybrid Lab. The unit is the cancer centre and major vascular hub within the region.

Royal South Hants X-ray: This satellite unit, near the city centre, provides imaging for adult outpatient clinics and GP referrals and has 4 DR x-ray rooms.

What youll do: The successful candidate will rotate through all areas of the department as outlined above. Adopting a patient centred approach; you will be part of the team providing imaging for all patient groups. Ability to participate in the full shift roster which covers the provision of 24 hour diagnostic Radiography services 365 days per year is essential.

What were looking for: Patient focused, proactive and ideally with NHS experience. We welcome applicants who hold a BSc or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography, are Health and Care Professions Council registered and eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Applications are welcomed from current 3rd year BSc Diagnostic Radiography students.

Interviews may be conducted over multiple days.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Appropriate BSc Radiography degree or qualification to be achieved in the next nine months
• HCPC Registration or pending
• Experience of working in a department using IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Able to work within protocols
• Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance including H&S, COSHH, Manual Handling
• Experience of teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues training and development.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including responding appropriately to distressed patients and staff and distressing circumstances e.g. suspected physical abuse, major trauma, cancer and death.
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Application form expresses a strong, specific reason for wanting to work at UHS
• Knowledge of other departments works practice with which radiology has a significant interface.
• Relevant clinical courses
• Quality assurance supervision and practice
• Experience of working in/student placements in an NHS Radiology department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust