The Bedford Hospital Radiology department carries out a full range of diagnostic radiological examinations for Inpatient, Outpatients and Emergency Department patients. We provide all Diagnostic modalities such as MR, CT, U/S, DEXA, Cardiac Suite, Radionuclide Imaging, General Radiography, Theatres and Portables as well as an Interventional suite.
The friendly atmosphere of the department and its status as a training centre for student Radiographers is the perfect environment for all radiographers looking to consolidate and develop their diagnostic imaging skills.
We are looking for keen and enthusiastic Radiographers looking to expand and consolidate their experience to join our highly motivated Radiographic team at Bedford Hospital.
As a Band 5 Radiographer, you will gain significant experience in the A&E department, benefit from exposure to Theatres & Portables, and rotate through all areas of main department.
Successful applicant expected to take part in the radiographer shift system following induction period. Our service is adaptable as we offer a range of shift patterns and flexible working to suit radiographic team needs.
Working hours are 37.5 per week.
Opportunity to progress to another banding through our Departmental Preceptorship Programme.
Please telephone Robbie Barrett 01234 355122 Ext 2034/6196 for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
• To perform a range of X-ray procedures, producing high quality diagnostic X-ray images and providing excellent patient care.
• To take part in the radiographer shift system.
• To competently carry out a range of X-ray procedures, according to their professional training and departmental protocols, being proficient to work in all general rooms of the department.
• To work independently in the A&E, CCC, theatres, CCU and wards for all plain X-ray and Image Intensifier procedures and provide first line advice to medical and nursing staff on X-ray procedures.
• To participate in the departmental “Red Dot” system, following training making an initial assessment of the X-ray image, seeking advice from senior radiographers when necessary and alerting medical staff to image abnormalities on the X-rays.
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.
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
• To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including management of patients in your care.
• To plan and prioritise workload on a daily basis assessing patients on their clinical need with the resources available, seeking help where appropriate.
• To undertake assessment of patient information and patient condition, evaluate the necessity for the X-ray to make adjustment in X-ray technique to provide optimum diagnostic images, seeking help where appropriate.
• To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients ensuring they have clear understanding of procedure and have consented to the X-ray. To deal with tact and diplomacy patients who may be distressed aggressive or abusive seeking help from senior colleagues where appropriate.
• To communicate effectively both verbally, personally face to face and by phone with a wide range of clinical, technical and administrative staff across the Trust.
This advert closes on Monday 24 Mar 2025