Senior Rotational Radiographer - Vascular Imaging

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Luton is seeking a Band 6 Senior Rotational Radiographer to join their expanding team. In this role, you will support both vascular and interventional radiology procedures in brand new hybrid theatres. Applicants should have significant experience in cardiac and vascular imaging and be eager to contribute to a forward-thinking environment. Join us to enhance patient care and be part of a team committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in another imaging modality.
• Understanding of radiation protection - IRMER.

Responsibilities

• Undertake vascular and cardiac imaging procedures.
• Provide advice and support to medical staff during emergencies.
• Supervise radiography students and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience in cardiac/interventional radiology

Extensive experience in NHS acute trust

Experience in vascular imaging

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Rotational Radiographer - Vascular Imaging

The closing date is 10 October 2025

We are looking for a Band 6 radiographer to join our expanding team at this exciting time. Due to a relocation of services we are opening 2 brand new hybrid theatres within our new hospital wing - both with brand new imaging equipment. As the hub of the vascular services for Bedfordshire and Luton these hybrid theatres will undertake the vascular intervention cases along with facilitating interventional radiology procedures.

The hybrid theatres will support both vascular and interventional radiology procedures, offering a stimulating and progressive clinical environment. We are looking for a radiographer who is eager to contribute during this period of growth and innovation, and who brings experience in an additional imaging modality to support the rotational nature of the role.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a forward-thinking setting, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To competently undertake radiographic techniques, planning and prioritising own workload and acting in an advisory role when supervising other staff. To have an understanding of vascular imaging or cardiac imaging. To be able to maintain a high quality of work and complete consideration for the patient. To be a good example to and train radiographers, student radiographers and other health care workers and help them to develop into skilled considerate workers. To be responsible for a designated aspect of the Imaging Department. This is a rotational role within Imaging to include vascular and another speciality. The Trust has implemented a shift system and is moving towards fully 7 day working. Willingness to work within a flexible work pattern will be required.

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 familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To competently carry out general, fluoroscopy and theatre imaging examinations. To undertake vascular +/- cardiac imaging with some understanding of the role.

2. To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IR(ME)R 2000 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. To minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.

3. To display a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination to produce accurate images in a timely manner.

4. To participate in the out of hours emergency service on a rota basis including working single-handedly to maintain radiographic cover across the hospital, inclusive of Accident Service and the Operating Theatres. To provide first line advice to medical and nursing staff on imaging procedures during emergency hours. To carry and respond to the emergency bleep.

5. To assess and prioritise patient workload, being accountable for own professional actions, supervising radiography students and other health care professionals in the area of work.

6. To actively promote the team and, where appropriate, engage in effective communication with staff both within and outside the department.

7. To extend the role of the radiographer. To extend their role by participation in first line image interpretation in A & E, undertaking IV injections of contrast media, and developing skills in a specialist area.

8. To take responsibility for room management, maintaining awareness of the overall departmental workload, and to support the operational running of the department as required.

9. To ensure integrity of data quality on the computer systems and report errors to appropriate lead person.

10. To be responsible for a specific aspect of the X-ray department. This will include the practical and theoretical training of staff and students in this area.

11. To check radiographs for quality of image, identification of patients, date and the anatomical markers. Collate all relevant documents and radiographs and present for interpretation. To check and advise other radiographers as appropriate

12. To ensure the safe and effective use of specialised, high-value equipment by monitoring its performance, maintaining it in good working order, and evaluating any issues. Faults should be promptly reported to a senior radiographer.

13. To participate in departmental research and audit.

14. To regularly participate in the departments quality control procedures including reject analysis and equipment testing

15. To maintain appropriate records and update clinical observations on the Imaging Request Form.

16. To actively contribute to discussions on service/policy developments

17. To maintain a high level of professionalism and adhering to departmental rules and policies at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience in cardiac/interventional radiology
• Extensive experience in NHS acute trust
• Experience in vascular imaging

Knowledge

• Radiation protection - IRMER

Experience

• knowledge in another modality

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.