Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Reporting Radiographer

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit experienced Reporting Radiographers to join the current well-established team of both Chest and MSK Reporters.

You will need to be a state registered Radiographer and will have to hold an accredited post graduate qualification in clinical reporting. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be committed to providing high quality x-ray reports.

Radiographic Reporting sessions will be scheduled though the working week and will include 7-day GP hot reporting sessions across our 2 acute sites and the new Community Diagnostic Centre.

This is an exciting time to join the reporting radiographer team at MTW. We have established Consultant Radiographer practice in interventional and nuclear medicine imaging. At MTW, the reporting radiographers are integrated into the sub-speciality teams providing opportunity for complex case discussion with Consultant Radiologists and Consultant practitioners. This also provides the support required for both knowledge and career development as part of a team approach.

Successful applicants can look forward to a career in expert clinical practice with opportunities in education, leadership, audit and research.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical expertise in Radiology by reporting radiographic images undertaken in the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. Providing a cost effective and safe reporting service to patients of the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Reporting radiographers will deliver a high quality, effective and efficient x-ray reporting service to the highest professional standards. To be part of a 7 day 'hot' reporting rota for both A&E images and GP x-ray requests. The work pattern will entail a majority of clinical reporting sessions, the rest will comprise audit, research, clinical governance, teaching and clinical radiography.

Reporting radiographers are expected to work across all Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust sites, supporting the X-ray service. It is also an expectation of that reporting radiographers will also undertake clinical sessions in the department.

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.

About us

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:o At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light cardeligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-7316587-T1

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or Equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
  • Health Care Professions Council Registered
  • Evidence of on-going further personal and professional development related to Radiographer Reporting
  • Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance
  • Post Graduate qualification in an area of Radiographic Reporting.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Post graduate clinical x-ray reporting experience.
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or similar environment
  • Awareness of current professional issues
  • Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation

Desirable

  • Rotational experience in imaging modalities
  • Participation in audit

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
  • Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
  • Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
  • Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Ability to analyse and discuss problems from both sides of a situation
  • Evidence of understanding and utilisation of a range of methods to ensure effective communication within the department
  • Understands own strengths and weaknesses
  • Ability in negotiating and influencing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc or Equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography
  • Health Care Professions Council Registered
  • Evidence of on-going further personal and professional development related to Radiographer Reporting
  • Member of the Society of Radiographers or equivalent for indemnity insurance
  • Post Graduate qualification in an area of Radiographic Reporting.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Post graduate clinical x-ray reporting experience.
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or similar environment
  • Awareness of current professional issues
  • Sound knowledge of ionising radiation legislation

Desirable

  • Rotational experience in imaging modalities
  • Participation in audit

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, reflecting a positive, professional attitude at all times.
  • Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • To have a caring, sensitive attitude towards patients and staff
  • Ability to motivate, inspire and gain commitment
  • Ability to demonstrate and build working relationships with people at all levels within the multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

  • Ability to analyse and discuss problems from both sides of a situation
  • Evidence of understanding and utilisation of a range of methods to ensure effective communication within the department
  • Understands own strengths and weaknesses
  • Ability in negotiating and influencing

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service for Radiology

Dave Merrett

d.merrett@nhs.net

01622225753

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-7316587-T1

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Supporting documents

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