Job summary
Are you interested in working within a dynamic CT department?...Are you Relocating?... Are you an experienced radiographer looking to secure a new job with development opportunities?...Maybe you are returning back to practice or simply fancy a change?
Come and join our busy, and expanding team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital NHS Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly colleagues to join the department who are dedicated to ensuring patients are receiving the best possible care.
The department is a friendly and supportive environment that provides its staff the opportunity to succeed in their goals; we are committed to supporting CPD and encourage role development. Our departments are busy diagnostic hubs delivering high quality imaging for an acute Trust.
A post has become available based in the CT unit at our community diagnostic centre in Maidstone, with an expected start date of January 2025. The CDC provides an outpatient service seven days a week, without the requirement for night or on-call duties. The role comes with rotation opportunities across both our acute trust departments.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a caring, dynamic, motivated radiographer who will suggest and encourage ideas, to join our team. If you have a commitment to outstanding care, quality and have an interest in developing your leadership skills then our senior team could be for you.
You will be a radiographer with preferably a minimum of 18 months post qualification, the majority of which will be experience in UK healthcare. Previous specialist imaging experience would be an advantage, but not essential. If you are an overseas Radiographer who doesn't have the UK healthcare experience please ring or email to discuss the post.
You will be required to deputise for the Superintendent Radiographer.
In your supporting statement could you please indicate where you were rostered clinically 1 month ago, and 6 months ago.
Please note that we offer up to an £8000 relocation expenses if certain criteria are met.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- CPD evidence
- Attendance at relevant study days/short courses
Desirable
- IV cannulation
- Relevant special/clinical interest group membership
- In possession of or is working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and a sound knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices, minimum 18 months post qualification
- Competence in essential CT scanning
- Direct experience of specialist imaging procedures
- Enhanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to support emergency pathways and elective imaging
- Advanced knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations, their implementation and implication
- Responsibility in a clinical area e.g. equipment, QA, training, protocols, rota, students, H&S, quality, staff resources, paediatrics
Desirable
- Local knowledge of trust
- Experience of workloads in busy trauma centre
- Considerable CT experience
- Experience in general or trauma paediatric imaging
- Evidence of leadership at a senior level
Skills
Essential
- Work autonomously within a clinical area
- Highly motivated for self and others
- Ability to sensitively deal with distressing circumstances
- Sensitivity to work with the acutely, chronically and terminally ill
- Capable of undertaking supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to receive and analyse, and manage information, and respond promptly and professionally with any service user or provider
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
Desirable
- Risk management
- Team leader
- Active involvement in Audit and/or research
- Rota development
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- CPD evidence
- Attendance at relevant study days/short courses
Desirable
- IV cannulation
- Relevant special/clinical interest group membership
- In possession of or is working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience and a sound knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices, minimum 18 months post qualification
- Competence in essential CT scanning
- Direct experience of specialist imaging procedures
- Enhanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to support emergency pathways and elective imaging
- Advanced knowledge of Ionising Radiation Regulations, their implementation and implication
- Responsibility in a clinical area e.g. equipment, QA, training, protocols, rota, students, H&S, quality, staff resources, paediatrics
Desirable
- Local knowledge of trust
- Experience of workloads in busy trauma centre
- Considerable CT experience
- Experience in general or trauma paediatric imaging
- Evidence of leadership at a senior level
Skills
Essential
- Work autonomously within a clinical area
- Highly motivated for self and others
- Ability to sensitively deal with distressing circumstances
- Sensitivity to work with the acutely, chronically and terminally ill
- Capable of undertaking supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to receive and analyse, and manage information, and respond promptly and professionally with any service user or provider
- Good organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
Desirable
- Risk management
- Team leader
- Active involvement in Audit and/or research
- Rota development
- Ability to work under pressure
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
