Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Radiographer
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Band 6 Radiographer
Band 6
Main area
Imaging - Radiography
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (7 day shifted work pattern)
Job ref 418-DTO0748-KA
Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Town Luton
Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 31/08/2026 23:59
Interview date 11/09/2026
Job Overview
Note: Due to the assessment based nature of the interview, it will be conducted in person.
Join Our Team as a Radiographer – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
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.
As a Radiographer here, you won’t just be performing scans — you’ll be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, working alongside dedicated colleagues from across the globe. Our culture thrives on collaboration, respect, and mindfulness, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where both patients and staff can flourish.
If you’re looking to advance your career in an environment that values your skills, nurtures your development, and prioritizes exceptional patient care, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Actively contribute to the delivery of high-quality imaging services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care are maintained at all times.
- Serve as a role model for radiographers, student radiographers, and other healthcare workers, helping them to develop their skills and become considerate professionals in the field.
- Supervise staff within the clinical environment, providing guidance and support as needed to ensure the smooth operation of imaging services.
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.
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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
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
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Cerificate/Diploma
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience of working in an acute hospital
- Extensive experience in general radiographic practice
- Extensive experience in specialised modality practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience within the NHS
- Experience of cardiac imaging
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge relevant to the post – including general and cardiac catheterisation
- Awareness of all legislation and safety requirements relevant to the post
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous personal professional development
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of governance and audit procedures
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Skilled in performing cross-sectional/cardiac imaging
- Ability to undertake range of both general radiography examinations
- Participate in first line image interpretation.
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Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and staff
- Able to pass on knowledge to others in a clear and concise way
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills
It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
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.
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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 6 Radiographer (PDF, 216.4KB)
- Band 6 Radiographer PS (PDF, 136.4KB)
- Band 6 Radiographer FA (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)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name 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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