Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled Radiographer to lead our superb team within x-ray at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
The x-ay Superintendent is a pivotal member of the Radiology Team. The post holder will be supported by the Radiology management team to lead a team of dedicated Radiographers providing x-ray services.
The successful candidate will also work closely with Consultant Radiologists, Clinical Governance Lead, Practice Educator, wider Management and Superintendent Team.
We are proud of our team who have a reputation for high clinical standards and performance. You will need to have excellent Leadership skills, Communication and Interpersonal skills to support the Team in delivering the best patient care.
The Radiology department is in a period of change with exciting new developments at our Community Diagnostic Centre. As such the structure across our hospitals is developing as we work to support this expansion.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The key role of the X-ray Superintendent is to support the flow of our patients through the X-ray department. This requires a dedication to providing the best care for our patients and staff.
- The post holder will be responsible for X-ray services at our Community Diagnostic Centre and will support the wider trust x-ray service in conjunction with the Superintendents of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites
- The post holder will provide professional Leadership to the Team within X-ray
- The post holder will manage X-ray equipment on a day to day basis
- The post holder will lead current and new staff members
- The post holder will develop and be responsible for implementation of departmental policies & protocols
About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, equivalent.
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Management Qualification
- Advanced practice qualification relevant to post, e.g. PgCert in CT
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to take responsibility for the delivery and development of CT
- Ability to analyze complex information and action appropriately
- Excellent organisational skills
- Management leadership & teaching skills.
- Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Awareness of developments in NHS
- Willingness to extend role to develop the CT service
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Broad Radiographic experience
- Experience in a senior position within x-ray
- Significant experience as a qualified Radiographer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, equivalent.
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Post-Graduate Management Qualification
- Advanced practice qualification relevant to post, e.g. PgCert in CT
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Ability to take responsibility for the delivery and development of CT
- Ability to analyze complex information and action appropriately
- Excellent organisational skills
- Management leadership & teaching skills.
- Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Awareness of developments in NHS
- Willingness to extend role to develop the CT service
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Broad Radiographic experience
- Experience in a senior position within x-ray
- Significant experience as a qualified Radiographer
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
