16.1.2026 UK Locum and permanent radiography jobs

Hello fellow rads and hope you’ve had a great week!

Today, we have the usual list of locum jobs and Band 5, 6, and 7 jobs in the NHS to apply to with a good chance of getting a UK visa sponsorship.

Like I always say, consistency is key when applying for jobs. Don’t give up, because you never know which application will work out for you. Let me encourage you again here: Don’t give up!

Note: For visa sponsorship jobs, scroll to the “Permanent jobs” section.

Locum jobs

Urgent MRI opportunity in Scotland (Glasgow) supporting a mobile imaging service. Contracts are close to being signed, so this will move quickly.

This is an MRI-only working on mobile scanners rotating between two hospital sites. The service runs 7 days a week with long-day shifts. Most radiographers are working 3–4 days per week, so flexibility is welcomed.

Key details

• Initial 3-month contract

• Mobile MRI service

• GE Voyager and Siemens Aera scanners

 Requirements

• Minimum 3 years MRI experience

• PVG in place is essential (audited service)

• All standard mandatory compliance

 If you’re interested, please reply with your availability, confirmation of PVG status (if you do not have one, we can process one for you) , and an updated CV.

Permanent jobs with visa sponsorship

What is Visa Sponsorship?

Visa sponsorship is a special work visa that requires you to find a job first and then work in the UK. You can read more directly here on the UK government website. The jobs below state that they will accept applications from candidates who need visa sponsorship.

How to apply (Permanent)

Apply with your updated CV and a cover letter. Customize your CV and cover letter to suit the role, then follow the instructions to apply on the respective parts of the website. If you need help, check these out:

• Editable radiography templates

• Request guidance or help from an experienced, practicing radiographer

By the way, if your department is looking for quality diagnostic tools , MFI is doing deals at the moment.

Band 5 Positions

• Band 5 Radiographer needed in Wales £31,516 - £38,364 Closing date: 20th January

• Band 5 Radiographer needed in Wales £31,516 - £38,364 Closing date: 22nd January

• Band 5 Radiographer needed in Stoke-on-Trent £31,049 - £37,796 Closing date: 24th January

• Band 5 Radiographer needed in Boston £31,049 - £37,796 Closing date: 26th January

• Band 5 Radiographer needed in Wales £31,516 - £38,364 Closing date: 25th January

• Band 5 Radiographer needed in Ashington £31,049 - £37,796 Closing date: 26th January

• Band 5 Radiographer needed in Salford £31,049 - £37,796 Closing date: 27th January

• Band 5 Rotational Radiographer needed in Crewe £31,049 - £37,796 Closing date: 28th January

Band 6 Positions

• Band 6 Mammographer needed in Bolton £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 19th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Rotational Radiographer needed in Harrogate £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 19th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Radiographer needed in Manchester £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 19th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Dental Radiographer needed in Newcastle upon Tyne £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 19th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Radiographer needed in St Leonards on sea £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 19th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Radiographer needed in Harrow £44,485 to £52,521 Closing date: 21st January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Mammographer needed in Liverpool £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 21st January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Radiographer needed in Manchester £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 21st January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Mammographer needed in St Albans £40,617 to £48,778 Closing date: 22nd January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Radiographer needed in London £46,419 to £55,046 Closing date: 23rd January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Radiographer needed in Prescot £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 23rd January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Nuclear Medicine Radiographer needed in Shrewsbury £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 26th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Scanning Radiographer needed in Stanmore £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 26th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Bank Mammographer needed in Swindon £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 29th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

  Band 7/8 Positions

• Band 7 Cardiac MRI Radiographer needed in London £56,276 to £63,176 Closing date: 19th January (For questions about this role, contact: 02074332781)

• Band 7 Radiographer needed in London £56,276 to £63,176 Closing date: 20th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 GI/GU Radiographer needed in Manchester £47,810 to £54,710 Closing date: 20th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Reporting Sonographer needed in Torquay £47,810 to £54,710 Closing date: 21st January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Advanced Cardiac Cath Lab Radiographer needed in London £56,276 to £63,176 Closing date: 25th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Advanced CT Radiographer needed in Wolverhampton £47,810 to £54,710 Closing date: 25th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Lead MRI Radiographer needed in Wirral £47,810 to £54,710 Closing date: 27th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Reporting Radiographer needed in Wigan £47,810 to £54,710 Closing date: 31st January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Sonographer needed in Taunton £47,810 to £54,710 Closing date: 9th February (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Bank Sonographer needed in Wales £48,527 to £55,532 Closing date: 12th February (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 8a Interventional Sonographer needed in Bradford £55,690 to £62,682 Closing date: 22nd January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 8a Lead Mammographer needed in London £61,631 to £68,623 Closing date: 28th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

Therapy Radiographers

• Band 6 Therapy Radiographer needed in Guildford £40,617 to £48,778 Closing date: 22nd January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 6 Rotational Therapy Radiographer needed in Plymouth £38,682 to £46,580 Closing date: 8th February (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Therapy Radiographer needed in Macclesfield £47,810-£54,710 Closing date: 20th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Therapy Radiographer needed in Westcliff-on-Sea £47,810 Closing date: 20th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 7 Therapy Radiographer needed in Manchester £47,810-£54,710 Closing date: 12th February (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 8a Therapy Radiographer needed in Cambridge £55,690-£62,682 Closing date: 18th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

• Band 8a Therapy Radiographer needed in London £64,156-£71,148 Closing date: 26th January (For questions about this role, contact: [email protected])

Good luck, BL