Band 7 CT Radiographer
Bedford, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
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Band 7 CT Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Imaging - Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 14/06/2026 23:59
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Imaging Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHSFT (Bedford site) for suitably qualified Band 6 Radiographers to apply for a Band 7 CT Radiographer position.
This is a modality‑specific role within CT, with the flexibility to rotate according to service needs. The post holder will support service delivery, lead on training and development within the wider team, contribute to audit and service improvement, and deputise for the Modality Manager when required.
Main duties of the job
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the job description attachment within the job advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Freda Amponsa-Dadzie Job title Imaging Operational Manager Email address freda.amponsa-dadzie@bedsft.nhs.uk Additional information
Available Mon-Fri, 08:45am - 04:30 pm
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Band 7 CT Radiographer
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Imaging - Radiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 14/06/2026 23:59
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Imaging Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHSFT (Bedford site) for suitably qualified Band 6 Radiographers to apply for a Band 7 CT Radiographer position.
This is a modality‑specific role within CT, with the flexibility to rotate according to service needs. The post holder will support service delivery, lead on training and development within the wider team, contribute to audit and service improvement, and deputise for the Modality Manager when required.
Main duties of the job
- Take an active role in delivering high‑quality CT imaging and patient care.
- Support and train radiographers, students, and other staff, contributing to their ongoing development.
- Supervise the clinical team and deputise for the Modality Manager when required.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the job description attachment within the job advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc In Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Certificate in cannulation
- Post Graduate Cerificate/Diploma
- Post graduate study in Imaging specialty
- ILS Trained
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience within specified modality
- Extensive experience in general radiographic practice
- Extensive experience in a second specialised modality
Essential criteria
- Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge relevant to the post
- Awareness of all legislation and safety requirements relevant to the post
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal professional development
- Commitment to governance and audit
- Knowledge of governance and audit procedures
Essential criteria
- Skilled in performing cross-sectional/specialised imaging
- Ability to undertake range of both general & specialist cross-sectional/specialised examinations
- Participate in first line image interpretation
- Computer literacy, with excellent computer / keyboard skills / mouse skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and staff
- Deal sensitively with patients from all cultural backgrounds
- Able to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way
- Able to work well under pressure and work flexibly and adapt to changing situations
- Pay close attention to detail
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
- Job Description (PDF, 232.6KB)
- Person Specification (PDF, 64.4KB)
- Functional Aspects (PDF, 152.4KB)
- Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
- Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
- Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
- Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB)
- Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Freda Amponsa-Dadzie Job title Imaging Operational Manager Email address freda.amponsa-dadzie@bedsft.nhs.uk Additional information
Available Mon-Fri, 08:45am - 04:30 pm
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