Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 188-CL141125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £38,682.00- £46,580.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata)
- Closing
- 25/11/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/12/2025
Employer heading
Specialist Radiographer Cardiac MRI
Band 6
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac MRI Radiographer to join our Cardiac MRI team at University Hospital Southampton. This role is to provide high quality Cardiac MR imaging for the purpose of diagnosis and research in a dedicated MRI Unit. Our busy unit scans both adults and children for cardiac and thoracic disease, including Adenosine and Dobutamine stress scans and patients with complex congenital abnormalities.
The successful candidate must be innovative, organised and compassionate, with a drive to learn. Ideally, the successful candidate will have some relevant competencies in CMRI.
The successful candidate must be adaptable and able to respond to fast moving and difficult situations. They must be able to collaborate with Radiographers, Radiologists, Cardiologists, Anaesthetists and the Catheter Lab Multi-Disciplinary Team in order to provide and maintain a high-quality service to all our patients. This role reports to the Lead Superintendent Radiographer of Cardiothoracic Radiology.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake scanning procedures, across a variety of complex clinical presentations and pathologies, within the Cardiac MR unit.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of cross sectional anatomy
Sound knowledge of MRI safety and the MRI environment.
IV cannulation certificate/competency.
At least 2 years previous MRI experience, ideally some CMR exposure.
We typically work 0800-1800, over 4 days, this includes weekend working.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- BSc. Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- IV cannulation certificate
Desirable criteria
- First Level Management or Supervisory Course Application X
- Intermediate life support
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a department using IR(ME)R 2018 and IRR 2017 regulations in clinical practice
- Considerable post graduate experience in relevant specialist imaging
- Understanding of COSHH, Manual Handling, Basic Life support
- Sound knowledge of MRI safety
- Proven ability to effectively adapt imaging technique when necessary
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Previous supervisory/team leading experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Walkden
- Job title
- Lead Superintendent Radiographer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381204079
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