Salary

Competitive

Town/City

Luton, M.Keynes, Essex

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

19/07/2026

Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) CT Radiographer, Cobalt Medical Charity

• Salary:Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Location:Work will be based at several sites within a nominated key geographical region where the LCS services operate. Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK Trust) and Mid-South Essex (MSE Trust)
• Contract type:Permanent. Full time (37.5 hours per week)

About Cobalt

About Cobalt

At Cobalt Medical Charity we pioneer innovation in medical imaging diagnosis by investing in equipment, integrated research and education to improve outcomes for patients now and in the future. Each year we provide diagnostic imaging for over 140,000 patients at our imaging centres and on mobile scanners located across the UK. Our Charity is the leading provider of ultra-low dose CT lung cancer screening services in the UK, working in partnership with the NHS.

I CARE – our values - our culture - our purpose

Patient care is at the heart of all we do. We carefully select people who can show us how they share these same values and can contribute to a culture of respect, diversity, vision and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

Job summary

Job summary

We are inviting experienced CT radiographers to join Cobalt in delivering the NHS England National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Programme. As a Cobalt CT radiographer, your high level of professionalism, technical skills, and strong patient care will reflect the charity’s values and ensure a safe, reliable and efficient CT service is maintained for all patients.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

You will carry out day to day scanning on Cobalt mobile CT units supporting lung cancer screening, using the latest Siemens CT technology. You will ensure a safe reliable and efficient CT service is maintained and you will undertake modality specific imaging procedures efficiently and effectively for all patients; adhering to the best practice of radiographic technique. At all times you will maintain a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice.

This role involves maintaining strong collaborative relationships with NHS hospitals and Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programme teams to ensure seamless service delivery in line with organisational values. Key responsibilities include liaising with multidisciplinary teams and consultant radiologists, managing daily CT scanning lists, and performing imaging procedures in accordance with established protocols, legislation, and safety regulations. The post holder must ensure patient safety and comfort by conducting consent and screening checks, providing emotional support, and maintaining accurate records through radiology information systems. Additional duties include carrying out quality assurance checks on equipment, reporting and addressing faults, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and infection control standards while maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.

This role involves working a compressed shift pattern each week, scheduled between 8:00am and 6:00pm on a 7-day working week by rota. Each shift includes a 30-minute unpaid break.

Enhanced rates of pay apply for weekend and bank holiday working.

Locations and travel requirements will be discussed at interview.

We also welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours, with a minimum commitment of 19 hours per week (equivalent to two 9.5hour shifts on a 7-day rota).

About you

About you

The role requires a qualified CT radiographer with at least two years post qualification experience, HCPC registration and a BSc in Radiography or equivalent professional qualification, with a postgraduate qualification in CT considered desirable. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong personal attributes including confidentiality, empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. They must be well organised, detail-oriented, and committed to ongoing professional development, with flexibility in working hours. Essential skills include working independently, prioritising workload, performing and adapting specialist imaging procedures, analysing complex imaging, and producing accurate reports, alongside strong IT competency and physical dexterity. Candidates should have substantial CT experience, produce consistently high-quality work, engage in quality assurance, audit, and clinical governance processes, and maintain awareness of developments in imaging practice.

About the benefits and rewards

• Company salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 27 days holiday plus public holidays rising with service
• Life assurance cover at 4 x annual salary
• Support for professional and personal wellbeing
• Employee benefits programme
• Complementary healthcare scheme
• Service recognition

To apply, please download our application form from the menu on the right and upload it along with your CV and cover letter.

Closing date:  Sunday 19 th July 2026