Band 6 Rotational Radiographer - Vascular Imaging
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Radiographer to join an expanding team at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves working in newly opened hybrid theatres equipped with brand new imaging equipment, focusing on vascular intervention and interventional radiology procedures. The successful candidate will contribute to a stimulating and progressive clinical environment, bringing experience in an additional imaging modality to support the rotational nature of the role. This position is ideal for a radiographer ready to advance their career in a forward-thinking setting.
Essential criteria
- BSc Radiography (Hons) or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent)
- Certificate in cannulation
- HCPC Registered
Desirable criteria
- Commencement of study to P.G.DIP level
- Extensive experience of working in an acute hospital
- Extensive experience in specialised modality practice
- Extensive experience in interventional radiology
- Experience working (or clear knowledge of role) in Cardiac catheterisation or vascular Lab.
- Experience within the NHS
- Communication Skills
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and staff
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge relevant to the post - including general and cardiac catheterisation
- Skilled in performing cross-sectional/cardiac imaging
- Ability to undertake range of both general & specialist interventional radiology examinations
- Personal Skills
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations
- Build good working relationships with colleagues within Imaging and the wider organisation
- Pay close attention to detail
- BSc Radiography (Hons) or Diploma of College of Radiographers (or equivalent)
- Certificate in cannulation
- HCPC Registered
- Commencement of study to P.G.DIP level
- Extensive experience of working in an acute hospital
- Extensive experience in specialised modality practice
- Extensive experience in interventional radiology
- Experience working (or clear knowledge of role) in Cardiac catheterisation or vascular Lab.
- Experience within the NHS
- Communication Skills
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and staff
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Professional knowledge across the spectrum of cross-sectional/ specialised procedures
- Sound scientific and technical knowledge relevant to the post - including general and cardiac catheterisation
- Skilled in performing cross-sectional/cardiac imaging
- Ability to undertake range of both general & specialist interventional radiology examinations
- Personal Skills
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations
- Build good working relationships with colleagues within Imaging and the wider organisation
- Pay close attention to detail
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Rotational Radiographer - Vascular Imaging
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 radiographer to join our expanding team at this exciting time. Due to a relocation of services we have recently opened 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, Luton and Milton Keynes these hybrid theatres undertake vascular intervention cases along with facilitating interventional radiology procedures.
The hybrid theatres 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 consideratio
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