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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 7 Radiographer to join our group of lead radiographers here at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital radiology department.

Our team is made up of dynamic radiographers that ensure delivering a high standard of patient care is priority in everything we do. We also take pride in exhibiting good communication as we work closely with other inter-professionals to make certain that patients get the best experience whilst they are at the hospital.

As a Band 7 Lead Radiographer you will be required to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work well under managed pressure.

If also interested in working as a bank MRI radiographer please contact  - Dario Prudencio, (MRI Modality Manager), Tel: 01582497299

Main duties of the job

To competently undertake imaging techniques, planning and prioritising own and section workload, utilising specialist skills.  Maintain and ensure 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 core aspect of the Imaging Department and act in an advisory role.

 

Please see attached JD documentation for more in-depth detail.

Working for our organisation

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.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

 

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

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. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.