Job Vacancies My account Please wait, loading Sector Job list Job details Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer NHS AfC: Band 5 Main area Radiographer Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: Full Time Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 418-DTO1968-KA Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/01/2026 Job Overview NOTE: This position is intended for radiographers who are already qualified or students who are due to qualify in January. We have a great team and department at Luton and this vacancy is the perfect opportunity for you to join our ever expanding, multicultural and diverse team. We will be holding interviews around the beginning of January If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Emmanuel Adeshipe;- emmanuel.adeshipe@bedsft.nhs.uk Interviews will be FACE-FACE ONLY. There will be NO options for Zoom calls! Main duties of the job To competently carry out imaging examinations in main x-ray, ED X-ray, on the wards and theatre suites. To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. To minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical. To display a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination to produce accurate images in a timely manner To assess and prioritise patient workload, being accountable for own professional actions, conduct not directly supervised. 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 responsible for patients during imaging examinations, and be able to adapt care dependent upon age, condition and clinical need, demonstrating empathy and reassurance. This will entail assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient’s condition. Safe handling and moving of patients utilising correct procedures and equipment when required. To advise and ensure correct physical and psychological preparation for imaging procedures. Communicate complex sensitive information, relevant to the patient’s condition, overcoming barriers to understanding. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities, developing specialist skills. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice, maintain and develop personal portfolio. To be responsible for the safe use of expensive specialised equipment. This will entail monitoring and maintaining in good working order. Evaluate the problem, and report any faults to a more senior radiographer. This post is linked to the preceptorship programme. Successful completion of the programme, (with evidence of all competencies), will enable progression to Band 6. Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria BSc in Diagnostic Radiography HCPC registered NHS Experience Desirable criteria NHS England "Step to Work" programme Knowledge Essential criteria High level of anatomy knowledge relevant to radiography Good knowledge of pathologies and disease processes viewed on X-ray In depth knowledge of IRMER Desirable criteria Have knowledge of data protection in healthcare Skills Essential criteria Computer literate Being familiar with and able to use a Radiology Information System (RIS) Competent in producing high quality diagnostic X-ray images for all patient types Has undergone training in theatre imaging, fluoroscopy, dental X-ray, A&E, general and portable X-rays It is an exciting time to join the newly formed 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. 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, 240.4KB) Personal Specification (PDF, 40.5KB) Functional Aspects (PDF, 187.2KB) 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) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Emmanuel Adeshipe Job title Plain Film & Fluoroscopy Manager Email address Emmanuel.Adeshipe@ldh.nhs.uk Telephone number 01582 497976 If you have problems applying, contact Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust Lewsey Road Luton Bedfordshire LU4 0DZ Telephone 01582 497325 List all jobs in Allied Health Professions or all sectors Sector Job list Job details