Diagnostic Radiographer Band 5

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?

Person specification

NHS Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and pathology

Desirable

• Use of Magentus CRIS and Sectra PACs

Education, Qualifcations, Training

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
• HCPC Registration

Knowledge

Essential

• 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

About the employer

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