Senior CT Radiographer
Bedford, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 6 hours ago
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NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Imaging Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59 Interview date 11/09/2026
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has opened for skilled and passionate Radiographers to become a vital part of the Imaging Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at our Luton site.
This role offers a unique chance to rotate between Luton Hospital and the CDC site, giving you a varied and dynamic working environment where no two days are the same. You’ll gain broad experience across diverse clinical settings, enhancing your professional growth and keeping your work stimulating.
Main duties of the job
To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
Working for our organisation
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.
Our values
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
To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
Act in an advisory capacity, setting protocols for safe practice in specialist area and be lead specialist for advice concerning safety in the CT environment.
To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in CT techniques, modifying protocols appropriately to clinical condition, image findings or patient condition and problems in image acquisition are recognised and acted upon.
To be aware of the health and safety at work act and ensure guidelines are followed.
To take the lead role in research and audit, QA and equipment testing.
To maintain appropriate clinical records and update CRIS where appropriate.
To be responsible for and write policies, procedures and protocols for specialist area which impact the department.
To be able to physically position patients for their images in a safe manner.
To advise and liaise with clinical staff regarding the appropriateness of imaging referrals.
To be responsible for the recruitment, appraisal and initial disciplinary procedures for the department.
To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of CT equipment, arranging service visits and maintaining records.
To order and maintain stock levels ensuring best value for the Trust.
To participate in the CT rotation including on calls, weekend work and out of hours.
To provide senior CT support to the CT service where required.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Desirable 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 Mrs Elizabeth Patel Job title CT Modality Manager Email address elizabeth.patel@bedsft.nhs.uk Telephone number 01582718245
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 497325
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NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Imaging Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59 Interview date 11/09/2026
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has opened for skilled and passionate Radiographers to become a vital part of the Imaging Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at our Luton site.
This role offers a unique chance to rotate between Luton Hospital and the CDC site, giving you a varied and dynamic working environment where no two days are the same. You’ll gain broad experience across diverse clinical settings, enhancing your professional growth and keeping your work stimulating.
Main duties of the job
To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
Working for our organisation
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.
Our values
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
To be a specialist in carrying out and supervising more complex CT scanning.
To perform clinical CT scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IRMER 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. Minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
Act in an advisory capacity, setting protocols for safe practice in specialist area and be lead specialist for advice concerning safety in the CT environment.
To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in CT techniques, modifying protocols appropriately to clinical condition, image findings or patient condition and problems in image acquisition are recognised and acted upon.
To be aware of the health and safety at work act and ensure guidelines are followed.
To take the lead role in research and audit, QA and equipment testing.
To maintain appropriate clinical records and update CRIS where appropriate.
To be responsible for and write policies, procedures and protocols for specialist area which impact the department.
To be able to physically position patients for their images in a safe manner.
To advise and liaise with clinical staff regarding the appropriateness of imaging referrals.
To be responsible for the recruitment, appraisal and initial disciplinary procedures for the department.
To be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of CT equipment, arranging service visits and maintaining records.
To order and maintain stock levels ensuring best value for the Trust.
To participate in the CT rotation including on calls, weekend work and out of hours.
To provide senior CT support to the CT service where required.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered
Essential criteria
- Significant CT experience
Essential criteria
- Cannulation Course
- Sound understanding of CT Physics, anatomy and protocols
Desirable criteria
- CTCA Experience
- Colonography certificate
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
- Band 7 CT Radiographer (PDF, 224.6KB)
- Band 7 CT Radiographer PS (PDF, 112.4KB)
- Band 7 CT Radiographer FR (PDF, 200.6KB)
- L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
- Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
- Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
- Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
- Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Mrs Elizabeth Patel Job title CT Modality Manager Email address elizabeth.patel@bedsft.nhs.uk Telephone number 01582718245
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 497325
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