Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is a temporary full-time maternity cover position for a Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. The role involves competently carrying out imaging examinations, ensuring justification as per IR(ME)R 2017, and producing accurate images. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient care during examinations and maintaining specialized equipment.
Essential criteria
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered
- NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of postgraduate study or relevant CPD in diagnostic imaging
- Student mentorship or training (at any level)
- High level of anatomy knowledge relevant to radiography
- Good knowledge of pathologies and disease processes viewed on X-ray
- In depth knowledge of IRMER
- Have knowledge of data protection in healthcare
- Computer literate
- Being familiar with and able to use a Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Competent in producing high quality diagnostic X-ray images for all patient types
- Has undergone training in theatre imaging, fluoroscopy, dental X-ray, A&E, general and portable X-rays
- Basic awareness of audit, quality improvement, or service development
- Good understanding of patient care and communication, including anxious or vulnerable patients
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- HCPC registered
- NHS Experience
- Evidence of postgraduate study or relevant CPD in diagnostic imaging
- Student mentorship or training (at any level)
- High level of anatomy knowledge relevant to radiography
- Good knowledge of pathologies and disease processes viewed on X-ray
- In depth knowledge of IRMER
- Have knowledge of data protection in healthcare
- Computer literate
- Being familiar with and able to use a Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Competent in producing high quality diagnostic X-ray images for all patient types
- Has undergone training in theatre imaging, fluoroscopy, dental X-ray, A&E, general and portable X-rays
- Basic awareness of audit, quality improvement, or service development
- Good understanding of patient care and communication, including anxious or vulnerable patients
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
NOTE: This is only a temporary part-time maternity cover position.
We have a great team and department at Luton and this vacancy is the perfect opportunity for you to join our ever expanding, multicultural and diverse team.
If you have any questions or would like further information please contact
[contact details removed];- [email removed]
Main duties of the job
To competently carry out imaging examinations in main x-ray, ED X-ray, on the wards and theatre suites.
To ensure that all examinations are justified as per the IR(ME)R 2017 Regulations and fulfil the role of operator. To minimise radiation dose levels as low as reasonably practical.
To display a high degree of precision and hand eye coordination to produce accurate images in a timely manner
To assess and prioritise patient workload, being accountable for own professional actions, conduct not directly supervised.
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,
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