Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9418-26-0086 |
Summary
To be responsible for patients during imaging examinations, and be able to adapt care dependent upon age, condition and clinical need, demonstrating empathy and reassurance. This will entail assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patients condition. Safe handling and moving of patients utilising correct procedures and equipment when required. To advise and ensure correct physical and psychological preparation for imaging procedures. Communicate complex sensitive information, relevant to the patients condition, overcoming barriers to understanding. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities, developing specialist skills. To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice, maintain and develop personal portfolio. To be responsible for the safe use of expensive specialised equipment. This will entail monitoring and maintaining in good working order. Evaluate the problem, and report any faults to a more senior radiographer. This post is linked to the preceptorship programme. Successful completion of the programme, (with evidence of all competencies), will enable progression to Band 6. Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.