Senior CT Radiographer

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is looking for a Senior CT Radiographer to ensure high standards in CT imaging and patient care. You'll lead imaging techniques, supervise colleagues, and contribute to patient safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, be HCPC registered, and have experience in performing complex CT scans. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive Trust committed to quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to training and development programs

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Registered HCPC Radiographer with BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Proven experience in complex CT scanning and patient handling.
• Strong understanding of anatomy and CT protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise complex CT scans, ensuring diagnostic accuracy.
• Lead safety protocols and train junior staff.
• Maintain clinical records and manage CT equipment.

Skills

CT Physics understanding

Patient care

Dexterity

Advisory skills

Education

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

HCPC registration

Cannulation Course

Colonography certificate

Job description

Senior CT Radiographer

The closing date is 26 December 2025

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.

About us

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 familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job 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

• BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, HCPC registered
• Cannulation Course
• Sound understanding of CT Physics, anatomy and protocols
• CTCA Experience
• Colonography certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust