Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Superintendent Radiographer
The closing date is 16 November 2026
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Job summary
The post holder will be an experienced Radiographer, with a Post Graduate qualification in Mammography. They will have experience of leading a team and support the consultant team in developing new technologies within breast imaging.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinical radiographic service in the mammography department.
Providing a high quality service to women attending breast cancer screening from the NHSBSP or from the symptomatic breast service.
The successful candidate will be a role model and mentor to the radiographic and assistant practitioner teams and be responsible for the daily management of clinical workflow.
The post holder will be part of the breast screening leadership team and assist with management tasks in conjunction with the Clinical Director, Programme Manager, and the Breast Screening Data Manager to ensure consistent attainment of key performance indicators.

Main duties of the job

• To be a clinical lead and role model within the breast imaging unit, organising the daily workflow of the unit to maximise imaging and interventional capacity.
• To be a key member of the Breast Screening leadership team.
• To represent the interests of the Trust regarding the breast imaging service at appropriate meetings, including the quarterly Programme Management Board, in the absence of the Programme Manager or Data Manager.
• Day to day responsibility for service delivery in the mammography department.
• Balance the needs of the NHSBSP and the symptomatic breast imaging service to fulfil the department's obligation to both.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of new procedures and equipment that may be implemented into the NHSBSP in the future.
• Attend the regional Screening Quality Assurance Service Superintendent meeting to gain QA updates and share good practice.
• Monitor maintenance contracts with equipment suppliers, and support the management team to: Arrange routine servicing of equipment. Arrange emergency service callouts in cases of breakdown. Evaluation and selection of new equipment.
• Support in ensuring all radiological equipment is tested every 6 months for radiation safety and performance as per the NHSBSP and Medical Physics guidelines.
• Ensure all radiographic staff are compliant with IR(ME)R regulations and adhere to them.

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, 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.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 418-DTO1257-KA
Job locations: Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Liaise with QA lead, to ensure the departments Quality Assurance Programme in respect of mammography equipment and PACS performance is optimal.
• Liaise with the QMS Co-ordinator to ensure work instructions are up to date and attend review and audit meetings for QMS.
• Ensure the department has adequate staffing to cover clinical requirements.
• Manage staff absence in accordance with Trust policy.
• Carry out staff appraisals and support staff personal development.
• Attend staff meetings, encourage all staff to attend and freely voice their opinion on matters being discussed.
• Support staff to complete their mandatory training.
• To perform mammographic screening of asymptomatic women at the mobile and static units including: Explaining the procedure to the women. Giving information and advice where appropriate. Work within the protocols of the departments QMS. Comply with the local Right Result protocol and ensure all tracking paperwork is correctly completed.
• Perform mammography on women attending from symptomatic breast clinic including specialised views where necessary.
• Work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team in the assessment clinics. Taking specialised mammographic views as requested. Assist in interventional procedures.
• Maintain professional standards by regularly assessing own images and regularly undertaking CPD.
• Supervise the theory and practical training of Radiographers and Assistant Practitioners and act as role model and mentor to the team.
• Any other tasks requested by the Programme Manager/Clinical Director/Radiology Manager that may reasonably be deemed to come within the scope of the post.
• Adhere to the HCPC Standards of Proficiency.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: DCR / BSc Honours in Diagnostic Radiography
Desirable: Evidence of further post graduate study in mammography
Experience
Essential: Experience in managing a team of Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and Radiographic Assistants as Clinical Lead, acting as a role model
Personal Skills
Essential: To use existing knowledge and skills to assist in the delivery of the NHSBSP consolidated standards and relevant KPI's
Personal Skills
Essential: Proven team leadership skills and commitment to service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: General Manager Graham Straughair, graham.straughair@bedsft.nhs.uk, 01582497595

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