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Plain Film Radiographer Band 7

Band 7

Main area Imaging - Radiography Grade Band 7 Contract Secondment: 6 months Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 418-AHP45941-CW

Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pa Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 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 Plain Film Radiographer (secondment) position.

This is a modality‑specific role within plain film/x‑ray, 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.

You will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with colleagues in a supportive, professional, and community‑focused environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of mindfulness, teamwork, and well‑organised care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

• Actively contribute to the delivery of high‑quality imaging services, ensuring consistently excellent standards of patient care.
• Serve as a role model for radiographers, student radiographers, and other healthcare staff, supporting their development into skilled and compassionate professionals.
• Supervise staff within the clinical environment, offering guidance and support to maintain smooth, effective service delivery.
• Deputise for the Modality Manager in their absence, taking on leadership and supervisory responsibilities to ensure continuity of care and operational efficiency.

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.

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 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

Desirable criteria

• Post Graduate Cerificate/Diploma
• Post graduate study in Imaging specialty
• ILS trained

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience in general radiographic practice
• Extensive experience in specialised modality practice

Desirable criteria

• Extensive experience in a second specialised modality

Knowledge

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 and has a CPD Portfolio
• Commitment to governance and audit

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of governance and audit procedures
• Willing to undertake further postgraduate study

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Skilled in performing specialised imaging
• Ability to undertake range of both general & specialised examinations
• Participate in first line image interpretation
• Computer literacy, with excellent computer / keyboard skills / mouse skills

Desirable criteria

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and staff
• Deal sensitively with patients and colleagues from all cultural backgrounds
• Experience of public presentation
• Leadership and motivational skills; motivate, inspire and gain commitment

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, 232.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 64.4KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 176.4KB)
• 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)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Freda Amponsa-Dadzie Job title Operational Manager, Imaging Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number 01234 355122 Additional information

Available Mon-Fri, 08:45am - 04:30 pm

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