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Job summary

Main area
Radiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
269-SFT9786
Employer
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Salisbury
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata if part time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/06/2026 23:59
Interview date
02/07/2026

Employer heading

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust logo

Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5

Band 5

 


Job overview

Join Us at the Start of an Exciting New Imaging Service

We are excited to be recruiting a number of enthusiastic and motivated Diagnostic Radiographers to join the friendly and innovative Radiology Team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust as part of the brand new Urgent Treatment Centre service, due to open in Autumn 2026.  This role offers the chance to be part of a significant new development in local healthcare from the very beginning.

Located in the beautiful cathedral city of Salisbury, our Radiology Department is known for its supportive culture, commitment to excellence and passion for developing its staff. Recent investment has transformed our imaging services, with new digital radiology systems installed across both our acute and community sites, creating a modern and dynamic environment in which to work.

As a Band 5 Radiographer, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, responsive imaging services that support rapid diagnosis and timely patient care within the Urgent Treatment Centre. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who are dedicated to providing exceptional patient experiences and supporting each other's professional development.

Main duties of the job

We are proud of our strong culture of learning and career progression. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to build on your existing experience, we offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our department has established Radiographer-led fluoroscopy services, Reporting Radiographers, and successful in-house training pathways in Sonography, CT, Nuclear Medicine and Fluoroscopy.

Why join us?

  • Be part of a brand-new Urgent Treatment Centre service from its launch
  • Work with modern digital imaging equipment in a recently redeveloped department
  • Access excellent training and career development opportunities
  • Join a welcoming, supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team
  • Enjoy working in one of the UK's most attractive and historic cities
  • Contribute to innovative service development and patient-centred care

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can develop professionally, make a real difference to patient care and be part of an exciting new service, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.  We think working here is pretty rewarding.  You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. 

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.  With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible.  Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

NHS Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology
  • Awareness of statutory regulations related to Radiology
Desirable criteria
  • Use of Magentus CRIS and Sectra PACs

Education, Qualifcations, Training

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
  • HCPC Registration

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Able to perform a wide range of plain film x-rays to a high standard including adaptive technique
  • Able to work well within a small team, to work without supervision and also to take direction from senior colleagues
  • Able to show reflection and subsequent improvement in techniques when involved in incidents
  • Can demonstrate a desire to put the patient first

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Happy to Talk Flexible WorkingWe Work FlexiblyPeople PromiseNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

Application numbers

Please note that due to high interest in this advert we reserve the right to close early. Please ensure you submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jon Gray
Job title
Lead Radiographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01722336262
Additional information

Jon Gray Lead Radiographer can be contacted on ext 2192. 

01722 336262 ext 2192

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