Job Description

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE. (36.5 hours for Grade 6 and 37.5 hours for Grade 7 per week). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Salary

Grade 6 starting at 34,610 to 38,784 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 7 starting at 38,784 to 46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Permanent
About the role



The Clinical Imaging Sciences Centre is a research and clinical imaging facility based at the University of Sussex. It currently has 2 MRI scanners, a Siemens Prisma 3T (research /clinical) and an ultra-low field MGNTQ (Multiwave) 0.05T (research).

This post is an ideal opportunity for a radiographer wishing to gain MR experience in a predominantly research environment that also supports some clinical services including memory assessment and sports injuries.

You will be part of a small team of radiographers working alongside and supporting researchers within the University of Sussex specialising in cognitive and clinical neuroscience, as well as healthcare professionals from the public and private sectors.
This role will include some weekend working according to business need.

Whilst this is a full time post we also welcome applications for part time working.

HCPC registration is essential, and employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

About you



You will have a BSc in Radiography, DCR or other equivalent radiography qualification recognised by the College of Radiographers and you must be currently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

For the Grade 6 post previous experience in MRI would be desirable, but we would also consider suitable candidates starting out in this modality.

For the grade 7 post you will have proven experience in teaching, training and supervising MR radiographers.

You will communicate clearly with service users, radiographers, line management and stakeholders. You will be able to work autonomously to manage your own workload as well as within the team and participate in problem solving. You will also be committed to personal development.

About our Faculty



The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine comprises five schools:School of Engineering and Informatics School of Life Sciences School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences School of Psychology Brighton and Sussex Medical School.


The School of Engineering and Informatics is proud to hold a Bronze Athena Swann Award.
The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swann Award.
The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is proud to hold a Bronze Athena Swann Award.
The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swann Award.
Brighton and Sussex Medical School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swann Award.

Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information



Please contact Jan Bush (j.bush@bsms.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.


MRI Radiographer (grade 6): This role may be eligible for a Health and Care visa under the Skilled Worker route. The assigned SOC code is 2254 and the going rate is based on NHS pay band 6 (37,338). Eligibility for sponsorship will depend on whether a candidate can make use of tradeable points to lower the going rate so it meets the salary offered.



Senior MRI Radiographer (grade 7): This role may be eligible for a Health and Care visa under the Skilled Worker route. The assigned SOC code is 2254 and the going rate is based on NHS pay band 7 (46,148). Eligibility for sponsorship will depend on whether a candidate can make use of tradeable points to lower the going rate so it meets the salary offered.

Closing Date

November 4, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Expected Start Date

To Be Confirmed

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Not Applicable.