Advanced Clinical Specialist Radiographer: Sponsorship Available

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will become an integral member of the Cross-Sectional Imaging team, demonstrating a high level of competence in CT and MRI scanning alongside strong leadership skills, professionalism, and a flexible approach to service delivery.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced radiographers to join the team in Cross-sectional Imaging as a Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialist role.

You will need to be highly skilled in a wide range of CT and MRI applications in order to scan, advise and support junior and less experienced colleagues – a post graduate qualification is desirable.

You will also need to show that you have the skills to be an effective leader, coupled with a good knowledge of day to day operational service need.

Good communication skills and an understanding of other services both within and outside of Radiology are paramount to fulfil the co-ordinators roles associated with this post.

UHS offers great training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.

The post holder will primarily be based at Southampton General Hospital, with future participation in a rotational service across sites within the Southampton City area, including the CDC at Royal South Hunts Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Level 7 Post graduate qualification in area of clinical specialism or equivalent experience
  • Sound knowledge of Radiation Protection regulations including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 17
  • Evidence of ability to support a range of learners in practice or supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice
  • Equipment Super user within area of speciality

Desirable

  • Change Management Qualification
  • Formal management/supervisory training

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Evidence of advanced imaging knowledge in area of specialism
  • Extensive post qualification experience in area of clinical specialism
  • Ability to prioritise work and adapt to changing deadlines
  • Detailed knowledge of imaging systems within area of imaging speciality
  • I.T skills and ability to develop skills further
  • Extensive knowledge of the guidelines relating to clinical specialist area
  • Sound knowledge of all areas of Governance
  • Knowledge of Trust policies and professional issues
  • Demonstration of knowledge of other departments work practices with which radiology has a significant interface
  • Evidence of previous teaching experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of Research and audit in practice
  • Evidence of previous change management
  • Previous management /supervisory experience

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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