Job Vacancies My account Please wait, loading Sector Job list Job details Senior CT Radiographer NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Imaging Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (On call and out of hours and weekends required) Job ref 418-DTO9226-KA Site Luton and Dunstable Hospital Town Luton Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 07/01/2026 Job Overview To take an active part in the provision of the CT service whilst maintaining the highest standards of CT imaging and patient care at all times, this requires accuracy and dexterity. To offer specialist advice, competently undertake imaging techniques, planning and prioritising own and departmental workload utilising specialist skills. To be a good example to and train radiographers, student radiographers and other health care workers and help them to develop into skilled professionals. 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 Essential criteria Significant CT experience Essential Essential criteria Cannulation Course Sound understanding of CT Physics, anatomy and protocols desirable Desirable criteria CTCA Experience Colonography certificate 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 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) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Mrs Claire Barkell Job title CT Modality Manager Email address claire.barkell@ldh.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 List all jobs in Allied Health Professions or all sectors Sector Job list Job details